Validity of the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire Form E (16 PF-E) experimental norms for adults with mental retardation was evaluated by comparing 16 PF-E responses of mentally retarded adults with staff ratings. Three primary scales (i.e., A, C, and G) received tenuous support. No support was found for the remaining 13 primary scales.
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