THE EFFECT OF RESPONSE MODE ON PROJECTIVE MEASURES OF NEED ACHIEVEMENT AND HOSTILE PRESS.

Abstract

Since some concepts currently tested with written Thematic Apperception Test (TATs) have been derived from and compared with concepts originally tested with verbal TATs, it was considered important to test the hypothesis that the verbal response mode would yield higher scores than would written responses. Forty-two male and 19 female Ss in 2 experimental groups responded to TAT pictures projected on a screen. Group I wrote responses while Group II taped responses. On Hostile Press the null hypothesis was not rejected. On Need Achievement, however, the experimental hypothesis was confirmed for both sexes. It was concluded that extreme caution must be used in comparing studies using different response modes in projective tests. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0608753

Entities

People

  • Barry D. Smith
  • Richard C. Teevan

Organizations

  • Bucknell University

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • Regression Analysis.