Receiving flattering test feedback increases people’s desire to see evidence for the test.

Evidence

Altogether 42 Low RWA students received high self-esteem scores, and 67% of them asked for a copy of the “evidence for validity.” Another 41 Lows received low self-esteem scores, and 63% of them wanted to see the evidence.? Among High RWA students, 48 received good news about their self-esteem, with all its stated implications for a grand, happy life, and 73% of them wanted to see the validity summary. — Bob Altemeyer, The Authoritarian Specter, 1855