THE HUMM-WADSWORTH TEMPERAMENT SCALE
THE HUMM-WADSWORTH TEMPERAMENT SCALE
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哈姆-沃德沃斯气质量表
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发表时间:
1935
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通讯作者:
G. W. Wadsworth
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作者:
D. G. Humm;G. W. Wadsworth
This study of temperament was undertaken because of a need discovered in the development of a personnel program in a public utility corporation. We had found that each job had objectively measurable requirements with regard to physical fitness, intelligence and skill; but we also had found that temperamental factors were important in determining fitness. These were studied, in the first instance, by the case work method. Experience with such study suggested the usefulness of a diagnostic test. When we attempted to use current tests of temperament, we discovered that, while effective in some cases, these tests did not provide a sufficiently differential analysis in many instances. On the other hand, in our case studies we had found that Rosanoff’s theory of personality provided an analysis adequate for our needs. We determined to use his theory in the construction of a test or scale to provide an objective measurement of temperament. After about a year’s work, we completed the standardization of our first form and prepared a preliminary report.2 While this first scale showed valid differences in the various components of temperament, distributed in approximate conformity with the normal curve, there were some traits which had not been adequately covered. Accordingly, we proceeded at once with the second form. This is a report of our work with it. Theory of Ternperament.-There are definable and recognizable components of temperament. Rosanoff’s theory of personality