Relative effectiveness of two methods of interpreting ability test scores

30 undergraduates receiving counselor interpretations of their ability test results and 30 Ss receiving programed test interpretations were compared with a control group of 30 Ss, and with each other to determine the relative effectiveness of the 2 methods. The criterion for effectiveness was the ef...

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Published in:Journal of counseling psychology 1969-01, Vol.16 (1), p.75-80
Main Author: Tipton, Robert M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aptitude Measures
College Students
Counselors
Educational Counseling
Human
Testing Methods
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Summary:30 undergraduates receiving counselor interpretations of their ability test results and 30 Ss receiving programed test interpretations were compared with a control group of 30 Ss, and with each other to determine the relative effectiveness of the 2 methods. The criterion for effectiveness was the effect that the knowledge of test results had on the meanings of certain relevant concepts of Ss as measured by a semantic differential. Both methods of interpretation were found to be initially effective in changing the meanings of concepts. 1 mo. following the test interpretations, however, the changes in meanings diminished for the programed-interpretation group and increased for the counselor-interpretation group.
ISSN:0022-0167
1939-2168
DOI:10.1037/h0026688