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The measurement and mismeasurement of ophidiophobia in analogue research: A procedural review
Author(s) -
Klieger Douglas M.,
Gallagher Robert W.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.124
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1097-4679
pISSN - 0021-9762
DOI - 10.1002/1097-4679(199303)49:2<140::aid-jclp2270490203>3.0.co;2-1
Subject(s) - generalizability theory , psychology , selection (genetic algorithm) , population , pencil (optics) , sample (material) , computer science , artificial intelligence , developmental psychology , medicine , engineering , mechanical engineering , chemistry , environmental health , chromatography
The adequacy of current paper‐and‐pencil measures of ophidiophobia (fear of snakes) was analyzed by reviewing the subject selection procedures in 24 published articles with the restriction that the procedures involve some form of self‐report. The sample characteristics and selection procedures of these studies were reviewed in detail. We conclude that the recommendations and conclusions of these studies should not be accepted due to limited generalizability. Paper‐and‐pencil measures are excellent initial selection devices, but cannot stand alone in selecting ophidiophobics from the general population.