Sometimes Test Makers Reverse the Direction of the Test Items

Multiple Choice

Sometimes test makers reverse the direction of the test items. That is, whereas sometimes agreeing with an item indicates a high score on the trait being measured, sometimes disagreeing with the item indicates a high score. Test makers do this to control for which potential problem?

A) Faking
B) Carelessness and sabotage
C) Social desirability
D) Acquiescence response