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This study examined the psychometric properties of a microcomputerized version of the Personality Research Form-Form E (PFR-E; Jackson, 1984). Scale means and standard deviations were generally similar to published norms for the paper-and-pencil version. In addition, content scales were homogeneous and stable, and showed evident of convergent and discriminant validity. Although the Social Desirability response style scale was reliable, the Infrequency scale was not and its inclusion in the computerized PRF-E was questioned. The factor structure of the PRF-E scales was compatible with previous interpretations of PRF-E dimensionality. In conclusion, the computerized PRF-E is parallel to the traditional paper-and-pencil version.

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Psychometric Evaluation of the Microcomputerized Personality Research Form

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