Measure the accuracy of an individual's responses to testsPearson Clinical distributes but does not publish this product.
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Paulhus Deception Scales
PDS
Measure the accuracy of an individual's responses to testsPearson Clinical distributes but does not publish this product.Overview
Product Details
- Publication date:
- 1998
- Completion time:
- 5 to 7 minutes
- Administration:
- Individual; Manual scoring
- Age range:
- Adult
- Qualification level:
- C
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
