African-Americans' Test-taking Attitudes and Their Effect on Cognitive Ability Test Performance: Implications for Public Personnel Management Selection Practice.

McKay, Patrick F.; Doverspike, Dennis

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ERIC Number: EJ624364

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2001

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African-Americans' Test-taking Attitudes and Their Effect on Cognitive Ability Test Performance: Implications for Public Personnel Management Selection Practice.

McKay, Patrick F.; Doverspike, Dennis

Public Personnel Management, v30 n1 p67-75 Spr 2001

Review of three research studies shows that some African Americans have negative perceptions of cognitive ability tests, including concerns that they may substantiate stereotypes. These attitudes may influence motivation, anxiety, and test performance. Training in test-taking skills and use of alternative testing formats are possible solutions. (SK)

Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Tests, Negative Attitudes, Public Administration, Test Wiseness

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Language: English

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