A note on the effect of privacy in taking typing tests

Abstract

80 female job applicants completed a standard typing test as part of a regular job-selection procedure. Of these, 40 were tested individually, 40 in groups of 2 or more. When compared on test results, females tested alone typed almost 4 words/min faster (p ≤ .01) on the average. The same group had slightly fewer errors but the difference was not significant. Results suggest that privacy could have a direct effect on test performance. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)