An Evaluative Study of the Defense Mechanism Test

Abstract

Abstract : This report is a review and evaluation of concept, application , and literature on the Defense Mechanism Test. The instrument, developed in Sweden in the 1950's, purports to pinpoint accident-prone pilots before they enter the cockpit of an airplane. The information reviewed includes reliability of the test, reliability of test administration, coding and evaluation, test-retest reliability, validities, and comparative credibility of data from use of the instrument in the selection of pilots. Keywords: Test validation, Defense mechanism test, Reliability, Aviation, Accidents.

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