Effect of simulated applicant status on Kuder Form D Occupational Interest scores

Abstract

How does intent of people taking written tests of vocational interests effect the scores they receive? 4 groups of college students took Kuder's Form D. 3 were instructed to assume they were applying for specific jobs; one was told they were to respond as if in preparation for vocational counseling. Intent of "applicant" can alter scores. Changes in the choice of norms and way of catching bias on the part of Ss were suggested. From Psyc Abstracts 36:04:4LB37B. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)