Comparison of group paper-and-pencil tests with certain psychophysical tests for measuring driving aptitude of Army personnel

Comparison of group paper-and-pencil tests with certain psychophysical tests for measuring driving aptitude of Army personnel

A battery of paper and pencil tests was developed and validated against a driver-aptitude criterion consisting of ratings of driver reactions to specific situations and a check list of driving habits. Using samples of Army drivers, a multiple R for the final battery of .38 was found. Comparable size...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of applied psychology 1955-10, Vol.39 (5), p.318-321
1. Verfasser: Lauer, A. R
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Army Personnel
Drivers
Driving Behavior
Habits
Human
Psychophysical Measurement
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Zusammenfassung:A battery of paper and pencil tests was developed and validated against a driver-aptitude criterion consisting of ratings of driver reactions to specific situations and a check list of driving habits. Using samples of Army drivers, a multiple R for the final battery of .38 was found. Comparable size batteries of individual psychophysical tests yielded validities of .25 or lower.
ISSN:0021-9010
1939-1854
DOI:10.1037/h0043342