Psychological Testing and Assessment - Hardcover

Aiken, Lewis R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0205354718 ISBN 13: 9780205354719

Publisher: Pearson, 2002

Synopsis

A proven classic in the field, Psychological Testing and Assessment has been completely updated, offering extensive coverage of new tests, inventories, and scales, and the methods used in constructing, administering, scoring, and interpreting these psychometric instruments.

Revisions in the content and format of college entrance examinations, new editions of various tests, and renewed interest in the “politics of intelligence testing” drive Aiken's eleventh edition. Greater attention has also been given to adaptive testing, item response theory, the use of computers in psychological testing, neuropsychological and developmental testing, and applications of tests in various contexts.

This is an essential text for any student who is planning to construct, administer, and make decisions based on test scores in clinical or educational settings.

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From the Back Cover

With this thoroughly revised twelfth edition, Psychological Testing and Assessment builds on its reputation as the premier text in the field. Lewis Aiken and new co-author Gary Groth-Marnat, a renowned lecturer, practitioner, and researcher, provide extensive coverage of tests used in clinical, organizational, forensic, and educational settings. This comprehensive text includes information on test construction, test application, neuropsychological assessment, the new format for the college entrance exams, adaptive testing, item response theory, and the use of computers in psychological testing. The authors incorporate case studies and experiential activities throughout, encouraging students to think critically about the material in a real-world framework. Greater clarity and expansion of pedagogical features have been made including references to web-based resources, clear chapter objectives, chapter summaries, and review questions. Learning is further enhanced through a companion website that includes practice tests, annotated listing of websites, and guidelines for understanding and evaluating psychological reports. With its well-integrated material and cutting-edge content, Psychological Testing and Assessment is an essential text for students planning to evaluate, administer, interpret, construct, or make decisions based on psychological tests.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205354718
• ISBN 13: 9780205354719
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 501