Biomedical subjects

L M Sulsky

Publications and source records attributed to L M Sulsky.

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PubMed2000

Common method variance and specification errors: a practical approach to detection.

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate how examining the bivariate correlations between items in self-report measures can assist in differentiating between possible common method variance vs. model specification errors. Specifically, social desirability was viewed as either a possible source of common method variance or as a theoretically meaningful construct that should be included in the model of interest (i.e., a specification error). In the first instance, LISREL was used, and the level of correlation between measures of social desirability and measures of the five constructs of interest was manipulated. These results provided some insight as to when one needs to be concerned about the possible "common variance effects" on the structural model. In the second instance, the correlations between measures of social desirability and the measures of only two constructs of interest were again manipulated. These analyses illustrated the point at which the omission of social desirability as a theoretically relevant variable began to result in a poor fit of the structural model.

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PubMed1995

An examination of consumer advisement warning information embedded within written instructions: implications for memory and behaviour.

The effects of the colour and placement of consumer advisement warning information embedded within written instructions on both memory for, and compliance with, information were examined. Specifically, undergraduate subjects were instructed to read a set of written instructions for operating a camera. Subjects read consumer advisement warning information typed in either red, blue, or black ink, which was located at either the top, middle, or bottom of the written instructions. After reading the instructions, subjects were asked to take pictures using the camera. Compliance with the information and subsequent memory for the information were assessed. Results indicated that for memory there was an interaction between colour and placement, and for behaviour there was a main effect of placement. The implications of this interaction for memory of consumer advisements is discussed. In addition, the possible role of perceived importance of the advisement information in the prediction of memory and behaviour is considered.

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PubMed1992

Frame-of-reference training and cognitive categorization: an empirical investigation of rater memory issues.

We considered the effects of frame-of-reference (FOR) training on raters' ability to correctly classify ratee performance as well as their ability to recognize previously observed behaviors. The purpose was to examine the cognitive changes associated with FOR training to better understand why such training generally improves rating accuracy. We trained college students (N = 94) using either FOR or control procedures, had them observe three managers on videotape, and rate the managers on three performance dimensions. Results supported our hypotheses that, compared with control training, FOR training led to better rating accuracy and better classification accuracy. Also consistent with predictions, FOR training resulted in lower decision criteria (i.e., higher bias) and lower behavioral accuracy on a recognition memory task involving impression-consistent behaviors. The implications of these results are discussed, particularly in terms of the ability of FOR-trained raters to provide accurate performance feedback to ratees.

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