Paulhus Deception Scales (PDS) is a self-report instrument that identifies individuals who, when responding to assessments and rating scales, distort their responses
Paulhus Deception Scales
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Paulhus Deception Scales

PDS

Delroy L Paulhus
Paulhus Deception Scales (PDS) is a self-report instrument that identifies individuals who, when responding to assessments and rating scales, distort their responses
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Publication date:
1998
Age range:
Adult
Qualification level:
B
Completion time:
Individual - 5 to 7 minutes

The PDS is designed to be administered concurrently with other instruments to indicate the validity of the results of the other instruments. It contains 40 items that use contemporary, gender-neutral language.

Key areas measured

  • Impression management
  • Self-Deceptive Enhancement