Are validation scales useful for Detecting Deliberately Faked Personality Tests? A study in incarcerated populations
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Are validation scales useful for Detecting Deliberately Faked Personality Tests? A study in incarcerated populationsDate
2012Publisher
Taylor & FrancisISSN
1478-9949; 1478-9957Bibliographic citation
International journal of forensic psiquiatry and psychology 06/2012; 23(4):452Type
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http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14789949.2012.694463Version
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Abstract
Personality self-report questionnaires are frequently used in forensic settings to detect
psychopathology, to predict recidivism, and to assess adaptability to life in prison. Although
most personality questionnaires ... [+]
Personality self-report questionnaires are frequently used in forensic settings to detect
psychopathology, to predict recidivism, and to assess adaptability to life in prison. Although
most personality questionnaires include validity or control scales, even with the scales most
outcomes can be easily manipulated. The aim of this study is to analyze the utility of the
control scales of the Situational Personality Questionnaire. A sample of 200 male prisoners
was randomized into two groups. Both groups completed the SPQ as a part of the
mandatory psychological assessment when they entered prison, and then again 8 months
later. In time 2, one group received instructions to falsify the results of the questionnaire.
Results indicated that the feigned induction was effective. The control scales were not able
to detect feigners. Results are discussed with regard to their implications for further
research into assessing fake responses in forensic settings. [-]
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