Testing 1, 2, 3, ...4? The personality of repeat SAT test takers and their testing outcomes

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Title:	Testing 1, 2, 3, ...4? The personality of repeat SAT test takers and their testing outcomes
Authors:	Zyphur, M.J. Islam, G. Landis, R.S.
Keywords:	Big five Neuroticism Personality Reactions to selection measures SAT
Issue Date:	2007
Citation:	Zyphur, M.J., Islam, G., Landis, R.S. (2007). Testing 1, 2, 3, ...4? The personality of repeat SAT test takers and their testing outcomes. Journal of Research in Personality 41 (3) : 715-722. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2006.06.005
Abstract:	The current study considered the correlates of test retaking. In particular, the personality trait of neuroticism was proposed to be related to retaking the SAT test. Results revealed that, accounting for initial SAT score and the other Big Five factors of personality, neuroticism predicted the number of times an individual took the SAT before attending college. Further, the results of a latent growth model indicated that, for those who retook the SAT, test scores showed improvement over time. None of the Big Five predicted changes in SAT scores. Results are discussed in light of the possible benefits of high levels of neuroticism for SAT score improvement. © 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Source Title:	Journal of Research in Personality
URI:	http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/44625
ISSN:	00926566
DOI:	10.1016/j.jrp.2006.06.005
Appears in Collections:	Staff Publications

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