Satiation as a Personality Source Trait in the Avoidance/Confrontation of Death

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Abstract
Variances associated with test taking, stylistic responses, and personality traits have been a persistent concern in psychometric research. With numerous items being employed in scale construction as well as in lengthy inventories the possibility of an additional source of variance arises. This variance described as satiation focuses on the maximal and optimal number of questionnaire items individuals can attend on any one topic or in any one session. Information obtained in pilot studies indicated that several individuals reported concerns about the tediousness of completing large numbers of questionnaire items, while some individuals in follow-up suggested that the lack of variety in many of the questionnaire items was an undesirable feature of participating in the questionnaire completion. Several findings with respect to satiation factors and the avoidance of the ontological confrontation of death are discussed and interpreted in terms of satiation as a personality source trait.