Further Evidence Of Practice Effect On The Miller Analogies Test

11. Colver, R. M., & Spielberger, C. D. (1961). Further evidence of a practice effect on the Miller Analogies Test. Journal Of Applied Psychology, 45(2), 126-127. doi:10.1037/h0047783
I. General Information o Author(s): Robert M. Clover and Charles D. Spielberger o Publisher: Journal of Applied Psychology o Publication date: 1961 o Test type: MAT form G & H II. Description o Purpose: Practice Effect o Potential uses: limit the number of times that people are allowed to take the MAT

o Characteristics of examinees: Liberal arts students

III. Technical Properties o Reliability: Previous experience with the MAT allows students to make a better grade when they take it a second time whether they are psychologically …show more content…
General Information o Author(s): Jerry L. Deffenbacher o Publisher: Journal of Educational Psychology o Publication date: 1977 o Test type: Worry-Emotionality Inventory, 10 items, & MAT, 100 analogies II. Description o Test content: worry and emotionality o Purpose/Potential uses: describe emotionality and worry as factors that could influence MAT scores. o Characteristics of examinees: 52 males, 27 females o Interpretation: Worry refers to cognitive concern about performance, the consequences of failure, one’s ability relative to others, and the like. Emotionality refers to self-perceived physiological arousal and upset, for example, heart racing and upset stomach. III. Technical Properties o N/A

IV. Practical Aspects o N/A V. Uses, Value, Strengths, Weaknesses, Professional Commentary in literature o Strengths of the test: o No sex differences were found on performance or anxiety. o Worry and emotionality were significantly correlated o High worries performed less well than low worries and emotionality was unrelated to performance.

14. Feldman, M. J. (1958). A comparison of Miller Analogy Test scores. Journal Of Counseling Psychology, 5(2), 149-150.