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1Department of Human Services and Studies, Florida State University, Tallahassee 32306-3001, USA.
Abstract:
A one-way multivariate analysis of variance design with a control group (regular directions) and three treatment groups using induced social roles (Faking Good, Teacher, and Ideal Teacher) as independent variables and the High School Personality Questionnaire primary scores as dependent variables was used. Subjects were 384 male high school students from Grades 9 through 12. Within each classroom, students were randomly assigned to the four groups noted above. A broad pattern of differences in scores on primary and secondary personality dimensions were obtained. Significant differences between the control (standard directions) and the Faking Good, Teacher, and Ideal Teacher roles were obtained on three secondary and most of the primary personality dimensions. In several cases the ideal social role and neutral social role showed distinct differences from the more pervasive favorable impression role.
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