28 Ss' responses to visual perceptual tasks were measured as a function of certain personality characteristics. Half the Ss saw a list of 20 neutral words and half saw a list with four taboo words interspersed. Accuracy was independent of personality characteristics. However, the confidence ratings of Ss differed significantly as a function of each of the three personality variables tested. It was concluded that personality should be considered in assessing Ss' responses in certain types of perceptual experimentation.
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