Delroy L. Paulhus
Measuring cognitive ability with the overclaiming technique
University of British Columbia
overclaiming technique requires respondents rate familiarity list general knowledge items persons places things 20 items foils ie exist response pattern analyzed signal detection methods yield accuracy bias scores respondent study 1 accuracy index showed strong associations two standard iq tests 5059 study 2 replicated validity accuracy index iq showed coherent associations school grades peer ratings selfratings study 3 ensured validity accuracy index invulnerable warning foils study 4 showed validity maintained even ratings completed home discussion focuses advantages selfreport approach standard ability tests namely minimal stress lack time limit need supervision flexibility content