On validly assessing the validity of the role category questionnaire: A reply to Allen et al.

The current paper responds critically to Allen et al.'s recent investigation of the validity of the Role Category Questionnaire measure of interpersonal cognitive complexity. Factual inaccuracies in Allen et al.'s critique are noted, as are deficiencies in conceptualization and design of the two studies reported by these authors. Several advantages in the standard form of the RCQ are described. The paper concludes by suggesting issues future critiques of the RCQ will need to consider.