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Norris, Stephen P. – 1985
The usefulness of studying thought processes in the construct validation of ability tests was examined using a sample consisting of 343 Canadian senior high school students. Four levels of probing were used by the interviewer to examine the students' thinking processes while taking the Test on Appraising Observations: (1) think aloud; (2)…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Tests, Critical Thinking
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Heine, Steven J.; Lehman, Darrin R. – Journal of Social Psychology, 1995
Briefly presents the results of a study comparing the responses of Asian Canadian students and European Canadian students for evidence of social responsibility bias. Using the Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding, the study found little evidence of bias. Discusses implications and weaknesses of the experiment. (MJP)
Descriptors: College Students, Comparative Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Background