Takács, Juraj (2024) The Role of Personality in Preference for Different Types of Academic Assessment. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Learning is a fundamental aspect of life, necessitating thorough exploration to optimize efficiency. Assessment is a critical element of the learning process. Contemporary education utilizes a variety of assessment methods, necessitating the identification of the most effective ones to align with changing academic standards. The present study examines potential influencing factors and student preferences for various assessment types (performance tasks, open-ended exams, and multiple-choice). We posited that students would prefer multiple-choice exams. Furthermore, we investigated the rationale for this preference. In light of the existing evidence that suggests a correlational relationship, we also examined the relationship between the Big Five personality traits and assessment preferences. We administered a survey to 128 university students at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands to assess their personality traits and preferred assessment formats. The results confirmed our hypothesis: students preferred multiple-choice exams over other exam types because of their higher objectivity, positive valence, and lower perceived difficulty. The assessment preferences were minimally influenced by personality traits, with only the trait of open-mindedness exhibiting a significant correlation. Our results suggest a consistent preference for multiple-choice exams. The significance of incorporating personality factors in academic assessments is called into question by the apparent negligible influence of personality traits on assessment preferences. Theoretical and practical implications, as well as limitations and suggestions for future research, are addressed.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Meijer, R.R. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Jul 2024 11:40 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Jul 2024 11:40 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3896 |
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