The fakability of two methodologically different role-play tests of assertion was examined. 30 undergraduates low in assertiveness were tested and retested on the Behavioral Assertiveness Test—Revised and the Idiographic Role-play Test. Half of the testees were instructed to fake assertion during the second testing. Analysis indicated that both tests were fakable; however, testees reported more difficulty faking the latter test than the former. The detection of faking may be possible, particularly on role-play tests employing an idiographic methodology.
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