Invalidity of Validity Scales: The Case of the MMPI.

Kroger, Rolf O.; Turnbull, William

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Publication Date: 1975

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Invalidity of Validity Scales: The Case of the MMPI

Kroger, Rolf O.; Turnbull, William

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 43, 1, 48-55, Feb 75

The hypothesis was tested that subjects fake personality tests by enacting a specific social role, rather than by responding in terms of personality constructs, and that such role faking cannot be detected by validity scales. Results support the hypothesis. (Author)

Descriptors: Personality Measures, Predictive Validity, Reliability, Research Projects, Response Style (Tests), Test Validity

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

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