The validity concomitants of four sets of directions regarding guessing were investigated. The most valid procedures were testing with directions indicating or implying use of a scoring formula and scoring by means of conventional or multiple regression formulas. (Author)

Compared the standard MMPI and MMPI-168 scores of 90 male delinquent adolescents. Raw score and T-score correlations were high and within acceptable limits, which indicates that MMPI-168 scores are useful with delinquent adolescents. However, two-point codetypes derived from standard MMPIs and MMPI-168s were in agreement less than half the time.…

This study largely replicates the findings of a previous study reported by the authors. Further research involving the physical dimension as a possible facet of general self-concept is suggested. (Author/BW)

Presents study designed to determine whether AP German Language Examination requires the same level of skill as third-year college German courses. Compares performances of AP German Language Examination candidates with college students completing second- or third-year German language courses. Results indicate AP exam is valid measure of competency…

The authors report the development of the Religious Commitment Inventory--10 (RCI-10), used in 6 studies. Scores on the RCI-10 had strong estimated internal consistency, 3-week and 5-month test-retest reliability, construct validity, and discriminant validity. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses identified 2 highly correlated factors,…

Investigated construct validity of the final and short form of the Multidimensional Stimulus Fluency Measure based on the creativity/intelligence distinction, intertask correlations higher than correlations to measure intelligence quotient, the relationship of quantity of responses to their quality, and existence of a response hierarchy in…

Reviews research from 1974 to 1988 that suggests there is promise in valid and reliable use of a short form of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children as a means of obtaining clinically relevant information and as an emergency screening device with children with serious emotional disorders. Discusses situations in which children should…

Investigated canonical relationship of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised Verbal and Performance scales. Found relationship to be similar to that of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised, but less strong. Found two scales shared 46 percent of their variance. Results support independent interpretation of the Verbal and…

Examined the reliability and validity of a career commitment measure using employees (N=266) of newspaper and insurance companies. Results showed career commitment could be reliably measured and was operationally distinct from job involvement and organizational commitment. Discusses findings in terms of meaning of career commitment. (Author/ABL)