TAPAS Introduction to TAPAS 2

Question 1

What type of test format does TAPAS use to reduce faking?

Accepted Answer

Forced-choice pairs matched on social desirability

Answer

TAPAS uses forced-choice pairs where both options are equally socially desirable, making it difficult for test-takers to identify which response will produce a more favorable personality score.

Question 2

How many primary personality dimensions does the standard TAPAS measure?

Accepted Answer

13 to 15 dimensions depending on the version

Answer

Standard TAPAS versions measure between 13 and 15 personality dimensions, which are narrower facets derived from broader personality models like the Big Five.

Question 3

What does the Tailored Adaptive part of TAPAS refer to?

Accepted Answer

Items are selected by a computerized adaptive testing algorithm based on the test-taker's previous responses

Answer

TAPAS uses computerized adaptive testing where the algorithm selects the most informative items for each individual based on their prior responses, tailoring the test to each person.

Question 4

Which organization funded the original development of TAPAS?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Answer

The U.S. Army Research Institute funded TAPAS development to improve military personnel selection beyond cognitive testing alone.

Question 5

What is the approximate administration time for a typical TAPAS session?

Accepted Answer

15-25 minutes

Answer

TAPAS typically takes 15-25 minutes to complete, thanks to the efficiency of computerized adaptive testing which tailors item selection to each test-taker.

TAPAS - Tailored Adaptive Personality Assessment System Practice Test

TAPAS - Tailored Adaptive Personality Assessment System Practice Test

TAPAS Introduction to TAPAS 2