Abstract
Two possible explanations were examined for finding that observed correlations among dimensions are sometimes greater than and sometimes less than true intercorrelations: It can be explained by (a) variation in true halo or (b) in terms of individual differences in perceived similarities among dimensions. Subjects (N = 145) viewed videotapes that exhibited either high or low true halo, rated them, and rated similarities among dimensions. True halo level accounted for significant variance in rating intercorrelation, but perceived similarity did not. Results suggest that neither explanation is adequate to account for the finding that observed intercorrelations can either overestimate or underestimate true intercorrelations.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 827-830 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Psychology |
Volume | 74 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |