Subjects received falsified psychological test results that were discrepant in either positive or negative directions with their own reports on self-referring attitudes. Subjects who received negative feedback were more likely to derogate the interpreter, whereas subjects who received positive feedback were more likely to change their self-reports…

Objective procedures for converting test data into counseling information are discussed and illustrated, with special attention being given to similarity scores and similarity score profiles. Local validity studies are needed to support data-information conversion procedures. Computer-based systems are also valuable. (Author)

The analysis of grade point averages showed no significant differences among detailed, limited, or no knowledge or results groups. The test anxiety level was higher for the detailed knowledge group. It was concluded that the time factor between giving the results to subjects and the grade point average collection and administration of the test…

This study determined whether the estimation accuracy of clients engaged in individual counseling, group counseling, and control conditions improved more on test scales of high rather than those of low or intermediate vocational relevance. The results indicated no differences in the estimation accuracy at any level of vocational relevance. The…