On the Objectivity of Oral Examinations in Psychology

Abstract

Summary: A hierarchy of requirements applying to practicing psychologists is the basis of a concept for oral examinations in psychological assessment. Objectivity of oral examinations is tested on two different populations according to this concept. The following results support the hypotheses in both populations: there are high correlations between the independent evaluations of assessor and examiner and the marks; there are also relatively high correlations between the marks received and the examinees' self-evaluations after the examination. Examinees' self-evaluations before the examinations correlated weakly but positively with the marks in the oral examination. Better marks resulted if examinees had prepared themselves additionally through group discussions. Furthermore, the population which was selected with respect to aptitude received better marks.

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