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    ASSESSMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS


    Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis & (TJTA) are registered
    trademarks of Psychological Publications, Inc.


    The Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis (T-JTA), measures person-
    ality traits that affect an individual's personal and interper-
    sonal adjustment. The T-JTA is an excellent tool for counseling
    individuals or its unique "criss-cross" feature can be used to
    create an ideal instrument for counseling couples. The T-JTA
    profiles are designed to help counselors quickly identify client
    problem areas and the structure of the inventory makes it possible
    to use the instrument to better incorporate clients into the
    counseling process. T-JTA helps clients better understand them-
    selves without feeling pathologized. Spouses or family members can
    compare their own self-portraits with the perceptions others have
    of them making the tool very versatile in any relationship therapy. 



    ASSESSMENT IN GROUPS


    Criss-Cross Administration

    Criss-cross administration involves two individuals and four
    administrations of the TJTA. For couples, the male will answer
    the questions about himself and then take the assessment again,
    answering the questions about his partner.  Likewise, the female
    will answer the questions about herself and then take the assess-
    ment again, answering questions about her partner.


    The criss-cross report interprets the self-report data for each
    individual and then compares and contrasts the two self-reports.
    Each individual's self-report is later compared to the description
    provided by the other person. Differences between the individuals'
    self-perceptions and the perceptions of the other partner can often
    be very revealing about the relationship. These differences in
    perceptions can also be used in counseling sessions with the couple
    to give rise to discussions that will further the understanding of
    the individuals in their relationship.


    Further description of the T-JTA follows, along with information
    about the authors, quick facts, scales, norm groups, report options,
    common questions, and workshops.


    T-JTA Quick Facts

    Author:      Robert M. Taylor and Lucile P. Morrison
    Publisher:  Psychological Publications, Inc.
    Date of Publication 1992
    Appropriate Ages 18 and older
    Norm Groups Young Adult (18-25 )
    General Adult (26-54)
    Senior Adult (55-74)

    Minimum Reading Level 8th Grade
    (5th Grade for Secondary Edition)

    Administration Time Approximately 30 minutes (one administration)

    Assessment Length 180 items with 3-point response scales

    Scales 9 personality trait scales

    2 test-taking indices 

    Report Options Individual Profile Report



    Individual Interpretive Report

    Criss-Cross Profile Report

    Criss-Cross Interpretive Report 



    T-JTA About the Authors 

    Robert M. Taylor is a licensed psychologist and marriage,
    family, and child counselor. He earned a graduate degree
    from the University of Pittsburgh. He is the former
    director of counseling for the American Institute of
    Family Relations. He was instrumental in establishing
    the Los Angeles Vocational Guidance Center and the Child
    Guidance and Parent Counseling Service, also in Los
    Angeles. He developed and directed the first internship
    training program in marriage counseling in California.


    Lucile P. Morrison (1896--1991) received a BA from Vassar
    College and an MA in psychology from George Pepperdine
    College. She was a licensed psychologist and marriage,
    family, and child counselor. She served as vice president,
    director, and staff member of the Psychological Guidance
    Center in Anaheim, California. She was also a director
    of Psychological Publications, Inc., in Los Angeles.



    T-JTA Scales 

    Personality Traits 

    A Nervous/Composed

    B Depressive/Light-Hearted

    C Active-Social/Quiet

    D Expressive-Responsive/Inhibited

    E Sympathetic/Indifferent

    F Subjective/Objective

    G Dominant/Submissive

    H Hostile/Tolerant

    I Self-Disciplined/Impulsive 



    Test-Taking Indices 

    Attitude Scale

    Mid Count 



    T-JTA Norm Groups 

    Normative data are available for three groups to reflect
    different stages of adult life: 
    Young Adults: 18-25 (8,852 subjects)
    General Adults: 26-54 (16,547 subjects)
    Senior Adults: 55-74 (773 subjects) 



    T-JTA Report Options 


    Individual Profile Report 

    This report profiles percentile scores on the nine bipolar
    personality traits. The profiles are designed to give
    clinicians a quick guide to the individual's strengths
    and potential problem areas. In addition, it provides
    a summary of the demographic data collected and summarizes
    the results on the two test-taking indices--the Attitude
    scale and the Mid count. 


    Individual Interpretive Report

    In addition to providing all of the information that
    appears in the individual profile report, the interpretive
    report analyzes the nine personality scales to identify
    the individual's strengths and weaknesses. It also interprets
    relevant interactions among the scales. The report includes
    an optional Client Summary that can be shared with the
    individual. 



    Criss-Cross Profile Report

    Based on both partners' self-reports and each partner's
    evaluation of the other, this report includes a summary
    of the demographic data collected, a discussion of the
    two test-taking indices, and five profiles: two for
    the individuals, one for the couple, and one criss-cross
    profile for each partner. Shaded zones on the profiles
    indicate levels of adjustment (Excellent, Acceptable,
    Improvement Desirable, and Improvement Needed) for each
    of the personality scales. 



    Criss-Cross Interpretive Report

    Based on four administrations of the instrument, the
    criss-cross interpretive report provides all of the
    information that appears in the criss-cross profile
    report plus an integrated, narrative analysis of the
    individuals' self-report scores and a discussion of
    the degree to which each individual's self-portrait
    matches the portrait painted by his or her partner.
    the information provided is useful in understanding
    the two partners as individuals, the dynamics at work
    in their relationship, and the degree to which they
    understand how their partner feels about him- or herself.
    The information can also be used to set the stage for
    further discussions--to identify the strengths and weaknesses
    that the individuals bring to the counseling process
    and point out in an objective manner where improvement
    is desirable. The report includes an optional Couple's
    Summary that can be shared with the individuals. 



    T-JTA Common Questions and Answers 


    What is a sten score? 
    A sten score is a standard score with a distribution
    of 1-10 (sten means "standard-ten"), just as a T score
    is a standard score with a distribution of 1-100. A
    raw score is converted into a sten score using either
    a look-up table or a formula. 



    "Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis" and "T-JTA" are registered
     trademarks of Psychological Publications, Inc.



    ABOUT THE TEST

    The Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis is a valuable standardized
    assessment instrument and counseling tool. The T-JTA is a personality
    inventory designed for use in individual, premarital, marital, group,
    and family counseling. It is currently in extensive use as a diagnostic
    instrument to determine therapeutic goals, evaluate progress and change,
    and in direct use with clients part of the counseling process.


    The T-JTA is a paper and pencil test which measures nine personality
    traits and their bipolar opposites all of which are important components
    of and significantly influence personal, scholastic and vocational
    functioning and interpersonal relationships:


    The T-JTA functions as a diagnostic device to identify individual
    strengths as well as areas of needed improvement T-JTA test results
    pinpoint specific problem areas providing insight into the internal
    forces that actually produce many of the external complaints or
    conflicts. In addition to its application as a personality assessment
    inventory in working with individuals, the T-JTA is uniquely appro-
    priate for use with couples, and family members. The test questions
    can be answered first as they apply to another person in T-JTA "Criss-
    Cross" fashion. This procedure adds the measure of interpersonal
    perception to the counseling perspective. Similarities, differences
    or areas of misunderstanding become readily apparent.



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