Affiliated with the Industrial-Organizational Division

My research interests derive from my fundamental interest in the measurement and statistical modeling of self-report data.

One line of research addresses the issue of intentional distortion (i.e., faking) on non-cognitive selection tests such as personality inventories and the effect that this distortion has on selection decisions. Integrating the literature on test reactions and dispositions, I have developed a model that helps to explain how dispositions, reactions to tests, and other personal characteristics are related to faking intentions.

I am also interested in the measurement of noncognitive test reactions and the consequences of those reactions. I am currently working to develop a general model of personality test reactions. This work responds to the call for the improved measurement of applicant reactions as opposed to just *using the scale most commonly used*. Preliminary results suggest that perceptions of fairness could underlie more specific judgments about the use of personality assessments for selection.

My dissertation research aims to understand the nature of "work personality" and how this relates to personality in general.

Representative Publications:

• Seiler, S.N., Brummel, B.J., Gunsalus, C. K., Kristich, K.L., & Loui, M.C. (2009, May). Role-play scenarios for teaching responsible conduct of research: Assessment of outcomes. Presentation accepted for the 5th Annual ORI Research Conference on Research Integrity, Niagara Falls. (first author to present, all other authors listed alphabetically)
• Seiler, S.N., & Kuncel, N.R. (2007, April). Predicting faking using the Faking Dispositions and Reactions Questionnaire (FDRQ). Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, New York.
• Seiler, S.N., & Kuncel, N.R. (2005, April). Modeling the individual difference determinants of faking: Integration and extension. Paper presented at the 20th Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Los Angeles.
• Kuncel, N. R., Crede, M., Thomas, L. L., Klieger, D. M., Seiler, S. N., & Woo, S. E. (2005). A meta-analysis of the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) and grade predictors of pharmacy student success. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 69(3), 339-347.