PREDICTING MOTIVATION TO COMPLETE OCS WITH INTEREST INVENTORIES.

Abstract

The present study is concerned with (1) whether interest items can predict motivatonal failure in the Army OCSs, and, if so (2) what kind of items are the best predictors, and (3) how should the items be scored to improve predictions. It is concluded that interest tests of the kind described in this study might be useful additions to the present OCS selection system.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 26, 1955
Accession Number
AD0486299

Entities

People

  • Milton G. Holmen
  • Robert V. Katter

Organizations

  • George Washington University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Inventory
  • Motivation

Readers

  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.