The Development and Comparative Analysis of Two Forced-Choice Forms of the Guilford-Zimmerman Temperament Survey
Abstract
Linden, James D. Ph.D., Purdue University, January 1958. THE DEVELOPMENT AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TWO FORCED-CHOICE FORMS OF THE GUILFORD-ZIMMERMAN TEMPERAMENT SURVEY, 190 pages, 19 tables, 11 figures, 134 titles in the bibliography, 39 appendices. Major Professor: N. M. Downie.This study is an experimental investigation of the relative efficiency of two related forced-choice modifica- tions of a published paper and pencil personality inventory, in measuring the same variables as the published inventory, in reducing the influence of social favorableness bias, and in identifying the presence of such bias when it exists.The purpose of this research was to test the hypothesis that a shorter, forced-choice form of the Guilford-Zimmerman Temperament Survey (GZTS) will measure the same variables as the conventional form of this instrument. Moreover, it was speculated that the forced-choice format will reduce the incidence of faking on the GZTS, and that an experimental scale employed with both the forced-choice and conventional forms of this inventory will identify this behavior. Further- more, the relative efficiency of a triad forced-choice format, as compared with a two-statement item forced-choice format, has been investigated.
Degree
Ph.D.
Subject Area
Psychology
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