| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 952168 | Journal of Research in Personality | 2007 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The current study considered the correlates of test retaking. In particular, the personality trait of neuroticism was proposed to be related to retaking the SAT test. Results revealed that, accounting for initial SAT score and the other Big Five factors of personality, neuroticism predicted the number of times an individual took the SAT before attending college. Further, the results of a latent growth model indicated that, for those who retook the SAT, test scores showed improvement over time. None of the Big Five predicted changes in SAT scores. Results are discussed in light of the possible benefits of high levels of neuroticism for SAT score improvement.
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Authors
Michael J. Zyphur, Gazi Islam, Ronald S. Landis,