The Measurement of Four Systems of Personality Structure Varying in Level of Abstractness. (Sentence Completion Method)
Abstract
In this report four systems of personality structure varying in degree of abstractness have been briefly described in the framework of self theory. A more detailed description can be found in Harvey, Hunt, and Schroder (1961), Harvey and Schroder (1962), Schroder and Harvey (1962), Hunt (1961) and Schroder, Driver, and Streufert (1962). A manual for inferring system properties from sentence completion has been presented. This test can be scored reliably after considerable knowledge of the theoretical principles involved. A training and reliability sample of sentences together with recommended scores is provided in the Appendix for those interested in assessment for experimental purposes. The data provided in this report is of the "test-test relationship" variety. Several tests (including the F scale, dogmatism, rigidity, machiavellianism) which appear to have operations similar to the various systems, have been included and in general the results are consistent with the theoretical assumptions. These results increase our confidence in the sentence completion measures. Other tests such as intelligence, verbal fluidity and social desirability were also included. Construct validity involving behavioral experiments are not included in this report but will be presented in detail in a future publication (Schroder, Driver and Streufert, 1962).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0288257
Entities
People
- H. M. Schroder
- Siegfried Streufer
Organizations
- Princeton University