A variety of correlation measures for use between expressed and inventoried interests are presented. Tables are given for significance testing, and asymptotic standard errors are derived. (Author/JKS)

This study investigates the construct validity of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) with the hope of clarifying contradictions in previous studies using similar methods. Subjects' type categories generated by the MBTI, self-typings, and typing by subjects' spouses were used. (Author/AL)

A short form of the MMPI, the Improved Readability Form (IRF), was shown to contain items that were more readable, more stable, and less ambiguous than excluded items. Results suggest that the IRF may function as well as available short forms with persons of normal and near normal intelligence. (Author)

Validation of a scale measuring preservice and inservice teacher attitudes toward mainstreaming is discussed. (JD)

The CEEB biology test was compared to two locally developed college proficiency tests in biology. The three tests were administered in a pre and post test fashion to three samples of introductory biology students and then correlated to independently determined course grades. Results are discussed and tables presented. (JKS)

Cross-validated the Africentrism Scale, investigating the relationship between Africentrism and demographic variables in a diverse sample of individuals of African descent. Results indicated that the scale demonstrated solid internal consistency and convergent validity. Age and education related to Africentrism, with younger and less educated…

Authors tried to determine if three popular intimacy measures assess four components of intimacy (love and affection, personal validation, trust, self disclosure), and if women and men differ in their experiences of intimacy. Analyses supported the four specific components; results corroborated that women and men did vary in their experiences of…

Developed Rapid Induction Susceptibility Scale using Chiasson induction to produce hypnotic susceptibility scale which is quickly administered and yields scores comparable to the Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale, Form C (SHSS:C). Found that validation study with college students (N=100) produced a correlation of .88 with the SHSS:C and…

Describes development and validation of model of commitment to career choices process, operationally defined by Commitment to Career Choices Scale. Defines two independent constructs pertaining to commitment process: Vocational Exploration and Commitment dimension, reflecting variations in level of commitment to career choices, and Tendency to…

Assessed validity and clinical utility of marital inventory ENRICH using national sample of 5,039 married couples. Results from discriminant analysis indicated that using either individual or couple scores, happily married couples could be discriminated from unhappily married couples with 85-95 percent accuracy. Results were cross-validated with…

Published Lester Attitude toward Death Scale for first time, together with data on its reliability and validity. Notes that scale is different from other fear of death scales in its use of scaled value approach that permits measure of inconsistency in attitudes. (Author)

Indicated excellent cross-validations with correlation of 0.99 for past formulas (J. L. Woodard and B. N. Axelrod, 1995; B. N. Axelrod et al, 1996) for estimating the Wechsler Memory Scale- Revised General Memory and Delayed Recall Indexes. Over 85% of the estimated scores were within 10 points of actual scores. Age, education, diagnosis, and IQ…

A method based on Spearman rank-order correlation coefficients was applied to the hypothesized ranks among correlations in Holland's hexagon of vocational interests. The procedure was easy to compute and apply and was amenable to comparing the fit in several matrices and to conducting meta-analysis. (SK)

Reports on two studies investigating the utility of the Leeds Dependence Questionnaire (LDQ), which was developed to provide a brief evaluation instrument in drug abuse treatment centers. Results from both studies reveal that the LDQ possesses good internal consistency and reliability. (Author/GCP)

The commentaries include a wealth of insightful and interesting observations and suggestions, and I appreciate each author taking the time to comment on my efforts. In responding to their suggestions, I am inclined to develop a few general points raised in the commentaries a bit further.