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Paulhus Deception Scales

Paulhus Deception Scales

PDS
  • Delroy L. Paulhus
Measure the accuracy of an individual's responses to tests
PCTA distributes but does not publish this product.

Overview

Publication date:
1998

Completion time:
5 to 7 minutes

Administration:
Individual; Manual scoring

Age range:
Adult

Qualification level:
C

Qualification Level

Level A

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Level B

This approval level enables you to buy our assessments requiring A or B qualification levels.

Level C

This approval level enables you to buy all our assessments.

Product Details

The PDS is a self-report instrument that identifies individuals who, when responding to assessments and rating scales, distort their responses.

It is designed to be administered concurrently with other instruments to indicate the validity of the results of the other instruments. It contains 40 items that use contemporary, gender-neutral language.

Key areas measured

  • Impression management
  • Self-Deceptive Enhancement