Thirty-three years of test research: a short history of test development in the U.S. Civil Service Commission.

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"In the United States civil service, competitive examining was not permanently installed until 1883." Among the psychologists associated with the Civil Service Commission during its development were R. M. Yerkes, John B. Watson, L. J. O''Rourke, and L. L. Thuratone. Various divisions concerned with the work of psychologists and their particular functions are discussed. Accomplishments, continuing work, and plans relating to phases of psychology in the civil service are considered. "Constant review of progress in all major areas of human measurement is being made in order to determine the feasibility of extending any meaningful approaches to the needs of the Civil Service Commission.".

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