This is a comment on Ben-Shakhar, et al.'s paper, “Can Graphology Predict Occupational Success?” (1986), in which were reported two empirical studies concerning the validity of graphological predictions. The conclusion there was that graphology per se can not be considered as a valid predictor of occupational success. In this rejoinder an attempt is made to reanalyse the data of Ben-Shakhar, et al. and to reinterpret their findings. The conclusion here is supportive of graphology rather than refutative.
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NevoB.Graphology validation studies in Israel: summary of 15 years of activity. Paper given at International Association for Applied Psychology Congress, Jerusalem, 1986.
