A computer-administered (CA) form of the Multidimensional Personality Questionnaire (MPQ) was created.1 Respondents' scores on the CA form were compared to those of individuals who took the MPQ under standard paper-and-pencil (PP) conditions. Reliability analysis showed high internal consistency for the CA form of the MPQ and exploratory factor analyses showed a high degree of structural consistency with past findings. Multivariate analyses indicated no group differences between CA and PP groups on the MPQ's primary factor scales or higher order factor scales. Likelihood of profile invalidity, particularly for men, was decreased as a result of fewer skipped items and lower carelessness and variability in the CA condition. Gender differences consistent with previous research were obtained.
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