An Assessment of the Role Construct Repertory Test

Abstract

This paper reports data on the reliability and ex ternal validity of the Construct Role Repertory Test (Rep Test). Results show that test scores were moderately internally consistent; scores exhibited significant correlations with other forms of cogni tive functioning, including American College Test ing scores in science and mathematics. Based on these results, suggestions for future users of the in strument are presented in the context of test modi fication. Use within physical processing environ ments, in addition to the usual social environments, is also advocated.

Using a Random-Effects Model to Test Differing Conceptualizations of Multidimensional Constructs

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“…Following developed by Kelly (1955) and used in Bieri (1955), we employed a simplified version developed by Bieri et al (1966) that received support for its reliability and validity in Menasco and Curry (1978). The Rep test is designed to yield a measure of cognitive complexity based on the number of differentiations made in evaluating given role types.…”

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