The Development of the Armstrong Laboratory Aviation Personality Survey (ALAPS).

Abstract

This work describes the development of a new psychological test for aviators. The Armstrong Laboratory Aviation Personality Survey (ALPS) was developed through the integration of clinical theory, psychometric methods, and empirical testing. Using a sample of 200 student pilots, a thorough test development plan was accomplished. The 15 final test scales cover personality, psychopathology, and crew interaction styles. The scales have normative data and are demonstrated to be reliable and valid. Additional validity work is suggested to further improve the test.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA314576

Entities

People

  • Joseph D. Callister
  • Paul D. Retzlaff
  • Raymon E. King
  • Suzane E. Mcglohn

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Behavioral Disciplines And Activities
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Personality
  • Psychological Tests
  • Psychopathology

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.