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Handelsman, Mitchell M.; McLain, Joanne – 1985
Although much research has examined the acceptance of psychological test feedback in an assessment/therapeutic setting, all of this research has been concerned with one-to-one relationships. A study was undertaken to assess the impact of test feedback about one partner on both members of a male-female couple. Male (N=48) and female (N=48) college…
Descriptors: College Students, Feedback, Friendship, Higher Education
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Signorella, Margaret L.; And Others – Sex Roles, 1986
Newcomb, Bandura, and Taylor's Spatial Activity Questionnaire measures participation in space-related activities which are classified as masculine, feminine, or neutral in gender stereotyping. Short version was developed with reliabilities (by coefficient alpha) of .79 for masculine, .77 for feminine, and .795 for neutral activities. Suggestions…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Females, Males, Physical Activities
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Bolin, Brien L.; Dodder, Richard A. – Journal of Social Psychology, 1990
Tests the validity of the Affect Balance Scale test (ABS) using a sample of 380 undergraduates at Oklahoma State University. Finds students' answers reflect duality of feelings. Concludes researchers must be cautious in their choice of scales comparing psychological well-being over the life course. (NL)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Emotional Adjustment, Factor Analysis, Higher Education
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Jones, Marshall B. – Simulation and Games, 1984
Briefly describes the characteristics of video games and discusses some advantages and disadvantages of their use to measure individual abilities. Relevant research is cited in the areas of stabilization with practice, predictive testing, performance testing, testing under extreme conditions, testing brain-injured persons, and differential…
Descriptors: Games, History, Literature Reviews, Measurement Techniques