This research investigated whether the perceived ability to deceive (PATD) scale predicts ability to deceive in a vocational testing context. Using a quasi-experimental design, participants (N = 85 student and community members) completed the PATD scale and a personality measure under standard instructions before being asked to fake the personality measure as if they were applying for a job in the police force. Based on extant research, successful faking was operationalised as elevated scores on conscientiousness and extraversion and reduced scores on neuroticism. Analysis via independent t-test did not support the hypothesis that PATD predicts faking success. Future research should consider the relationship between PATD and intention to fake, as well as extend examination of PATD to other deceptionrelated contexts.

Item Type:	Refereed Article
Keywords:	faking; perceived ability to deceive; vocational faking; deception; police personality; personnel selection
Research Division:	Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
Research Group:	Psychology
Research Field:	Personality, Abilities and Assessment
Objective Division:	Expanding Knowledge
Objective Group:	Expanding Knowledge
Objective Field:	Expanding Knowledge in Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
UTAS Author:	Grieve, RM (Dr Rachel Grieve)
ID Code:	84358
Year Published:	2013
Web of Science® Times Cited:	5
Deposited By:	Psychology
Deposited On:	2013-05-08
Last Modified:	2017-11-03
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