Construct validity of repression: A dimensional analysis

This study explored the construct validity of repression through an examina tion of the interrelations among indicators identified in previous research as being associated with the construct. Three behavioral tasks. i.e.. dich otic listening task, recall of past events task, and Stroop task, modified in accordance with previous research to tap into repressive tendencies, and one questionnaire (Byrne Repression-Sensitization Scale) were administered to a sample of 62 university undergraduates. A series of correlational ana lyses provided weak to moderate support for the construct validity of repre ssion.