The conclusion of the present experiment was that prior response increases item consistency, but only when the prior experience involves the same item with the same instructions. (Authors)

Research tested the hypothesis that homogeneous subject groups would produce test responses with better homogeneity indices than those of the parent sample from which they were drawn. (Author)

Four hypotheses regarding stability of response process and response in personality testing are tested and supported. (RC)

The diversity among interpretations of single items in personality questionnaires has been noted previously. Using adjectives from the Adjective Check List (ACL), the study sought evidence bearing on these questions: Does such diversity make the responses to an item not comparable across subjects? If so, what are the implications for scores based…

After taking a personality test, subjects reported their reactions to being tested. Reactions were diverse, even in the same subject. Free responses to 10 questions were coded into 16 categories within five broad groups. Desire for information about the test and about self, and criticism of testing were very prevalent; criticisms of self and…