| Pressey X-O test | |
|---|---|
| Purpose | measure of strength and content of emotional responses |
The Pressey X-O test was a psychological test created in 1921 by Sidney L. Pressey.
The test consisted of a list of words. A subject was instructed to cross out the words on this list that they felt had unpleasant meanings. [1] It was meant to measure strength and content of emotional responses. [2] The test was of both low reliability and validity and guidelines for the interpretation of scores were poor. [3]
References
- ^ Reisman, John. A History of Clinical Psychology. New York: Brunner-Routledge. p. 136-137.
- ^ Vernon, Philip (2014). Personality Tests and Assessments (Psychology Revivals). New York: Routledge. p. 175-176.
- ^ Reisman, John. A History of Clinical Psychology. Brunner-Routledge. p. 136. ISBN 1-56032-041-9.
| Pressey X-O test | |
|---|---|
| Purpose | measure of strength and content of emotional responses |
The Pressey X-O test was a psychological test created in 1921 by Sidney L. Pressey.
The test consisted of a list of words. A subject was instructed to cross out the words on this list that they felt had unpleasant meanings. [1] It was meant to measure strength and content of emotional responses. [2] The test was of both low reliability and validity and guidelines for the interpretation of scores were poor. [3]
References
- ^ Reisman, John. A History of Clinical Psychology. New York: Brunner-Routledge. p. 136-137.
- ^ Vernon, Philip (2014). Personality Tests and Assessments (Psychology Revivals). New York: Routledge. p. 175-176.
- ^ Reisman, John. A History of Clinical Psychology. Brunner-Routledge. p. 136. ISBN 1-56032-041-9.