Although many studies have been carried out on the psychometric aspects of computerized adaptive testing (CAT), its psychological aspects are less researched. Early studies claimed that CAT can be more motivating and induce less anxiety than traditional fixed-item tests (FIT). The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to gain a comprehensive understanding of the effects of CAT on motivation and anxiety in comparison to traditional fixed-item testing. Seven databases were examined. Articles were eligible if they employed an empirical study containing a direct comparison between CAT and FIT. Meta-analytical results showed no overall effect of test type on anxiety and motivation when comparing CAT with FIT (k = 11, g+ = 0.06, p = .28). However, easier CAT had positive effect compared with FIT (k = 2, g+ = .22, p < .001). Certain modifications in CAT administration can provide positive psychological effects for test-takers.

尽管已经对计算机化自适应测试 (CAT) 的心理测量方面进行了许多研究，但对其心理方面的研究较少。早期研究声称，与传统的固定项目测试 (FIT) 相比，CAT 更能激发人们的积极性并减少焦虑。本系统回顾和荟萃分析的目的是全面了解 CAT 与传统固定项目测试相比对动机和焦虑的影响。检查了七个数据库。如果文章采用了包含 CAT 和 FIT 之间直接比较的实证研究，则文章符合条件。荟萃分析结果显示，在比较 CAT 和 FIT 时，测试类型对焦虑和动机没有总体影响（k = 11，g+ = 0.06，p= .28). 然而，与 FIT 相比，更简单的 CAT 具有积极影响（k = 2，g+ = .22，p < .001）。CAT 管理的某些修改可以为考生提供积极的心理影响。