
LLMs vs. Human Experts in Psychological Assessment
AI tools show promise in evaluating personality test validity
This research evaluates how well Large Language Models perform compared to human experts when assessing content validity in personality tests like BFQ and BFI.
- Compares semantic item-construct alignment capabilities of LLMs and psychology graduate students
- Demonstrates potential for AI to support psychology professionals in test validation
- Provides a methodological framework for using embeddings in psychometric instrument evaluation
- Explores implications for more efficient, objective content validity assessment
This research matters for clinical psychology by offering new technological approaches to ensure psychological measures accurately assess their intended constructs, potentially improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning.