Developed, on the basis of responses from 608 undergraduate students to the 33-item Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale, three short forms of the scale. Comparisons made between the short forms examined in this investigation suggest the 13-item form as a viable substitute for the regular 33-item Marlowe-Crowne scale. (Author)

Evaluated the reliability and validity of objective scoring procedures on the Draw-A-Person Test. Subjects were mentally retarded persons, psychotics, and normals. Reliability estimates for both scales ranged from .42 to .78. Positive evidence indicates that overall quality does relate to overall level of psychological adjustment. (Author)

Finds the revised Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test an improvement over the original edition. (AEA)

The initial development and validation of the Academic Self-Concept Scale (ASCS) as a measure of an academic facet of general self-concept in college students is reported. Data supports reliability and validity of the ASCS. (Author/GK)

This investigation ascertains whether the empirical factor dimensions underlying the revised Evaluation of Counselors Scale (EOC-R) for student clients of a university counseling center matched a previous sample. It was concluded that the factorial validity of the new form was basically the same as the earlier form. (Author/GK)

The reliability and validity of a priori estimates of item characteristics are assessed. Results suggest that judges can make a modest contribution to estimation prior to actual administration. (Author/GK)

Provides a brief overview of validity and reliability as concepts related to the overall quality of test instruments. Describes the nature and interpretation of content, face, criterion, and construct validity and identifies several approaches for measurement and improvement of reliability. (Author/CS)

The Student-Level Observation of Beginning Reading (SOBR) was designed to focus on the content of instructional activities in reading at the individual student level, and is based on a time sample of time spent on specific activities. (Author/BW)

Described is the development and validation of the Charlop-Atwell Scale of Motor Coordination, which is designed to measure some aspects of the gross motor coordination of children between the ages of 4 and 6 years. The test itself and the scoring ranges for boys and girls are appended. (Author/SJL)

Results of statistical analyses suggest that high lie-scorers respond honestly, and that the Lie Scale for the Eysenck Personality Inventory may reflect a personality dimension of interest rather than an extraneous and undesirable factor to be eliminated. (Author)

Comments on the strengths and weaknesses of the reading portions of the California Achievement Tests. (JT)

Two multitrait-multimethod studies were conducted to investigate the effects of two scoring formulas. The study demonstrates that tests of divergent thinking lack discriminant validity when scored in the usual manner. A percentage formula did enhance discriminant validity when originality ratings were subjectively determined. (Author/CTM)

Psychometric properties of Zuckerman's Sensation Seeking Scale were examined. Evidence supported the theoretical notion of an individual difference variable in arousal-seeking. Other evidence, however, suggested that measurement problems continue to hamper research: the total score was moderately reliable, but the subscales were only marginally…

Although the cloze procedure was shown to be satisfactorily reliable with deaf Ss, cloze scores did not relate to the predicted passage difficulty; therefore, the validity of the cloze procedure as a readability measure was not confirmed. (Author/DLS)

Valid measures of achievement need must consider both specific discipline and motivational factors within each discipline. Four factors influence a student's achievement need: self-concept of ability, attitudes toward teachers, teacher expectations, and future value of courses. (CP)