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RIP #10: The Correspondence Principle

Note: This post is part of the “classic” RIP series, which is described in this initial post for context. (Originally posted on May 28, 2024) One concept from the broader universe of psychological (and psychometric) theory that I’ve wanted to…

RIP #9: The K-Factor

Note: This post is part of the “classic” RIP series, which is described in this initial post for context. (Originally posted April 1, 2024) We’re long overdue for another RIP, so… let’s rip! The history of research on personality and…

RIP #6: Integration

Note: This post is part of the “classic” RIP series, which is described in this initial post for context. (Originally posted November 14, 2023) Here’s the trouble with how we think about measuring abstract psychological things that go beyond the physical processes…

RIP #2: Clark and Watson (1995)

Note: This post is part of the “classic” RIP series, which is described in this initial post for context. (Original posted July 31, 2023) As an early graduate student, most (perhaps all) of my research involved mapping some type of…