In a replication of a recent study by Masling and Harris, with a different set of Es and a different patient population, no statistically significant evidence was found that male Es respond differentially when administering the TAT to male and female Ss. (Author)

The present study was aimed at developing a method for the transformation of Bender performance into scaled score equivalents and at testing the validity of such scaled score equivalents. The use of scaled scores permits a more direct comparison between Bender performance and performance on measures of intellectual ability. (Author)

The Minnesota Importance Questionnaire (MIQ) is a 210-item pair-comparison instrument designed to measure 20 vocationally relevant need dimensions: (1) ability utilization, (2) achievement, (3) activity, (4) advancement, (5) authority, (6) company policies and practices, (7) compensation, (8) co-workers, (9) creativity, (10) independence, (11)…

The Canter-BIP (Background Interfence Procedure) represents an instrument free of many effects found to add to error variance in the application of other instruments. It is essentially free of sex, intelligence level, emotional status and maturational effects, and, at least for young children, is essentially free of ethnic group effects. (Author)

Study conducted as part of a master's thesis at Marquette University.

The present study reports the responses to a questionnaire secured from 80 approved internship centers on various aspects of training in diagnostic testing. A majority of the centers believe that university training is inadequate, and a number of them perceive the university as instilling an overly critical attitude toward diagnostic testing in…

The feasibility of computerizing the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the MMPI and comparing its response latencies with other MMPI item characteristics was tested. Results indicate that latency may not have the psychological significance often attributed to it. (Author)

A system was designed and constructed capable of totally automating the administration of several psychological tests and treatment procedures. It is described here. (Author)

The author suggests ways school districts can diminish the possibility of legal action against them by parents who object to psychological testing. These suggestions are also aimed at permitting the psychologist to function in a more secure setting and be seen in a more positive light by the community. (Author)

This investigation attempted to demonstrate the utility of standard item analysis procedures for selecting the most reliable and valid items for scoring Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test test records. (Author)

The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is an appropriate assessment tool for adolescent clients at least 12 years old. Theoretical principles of the TAT are discussed. Rationales and protocols for administration are presented. The TAT is favorably reviewed, although it is noted that there is a need for additional research to further demonstrate its…