Psychological Testing : Principles and Applications

Davidshofer, Charles O., Murphy, Kevin R.

ISBN 10: 0130273953 / ISBN 13: 9780130273956

Published by Prentice Hall PTR, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Psychological Testing : Principles and Applications
• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130273953
• ISBN 13: 9780130273956
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 5th Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 2.282 pounds

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Synopsis

This book clearly and accurately reflects the current field of psychological testing. It focuses on the use of psychological tests to make important decisions about individuals in a variety of settings. Exploring the theory, methods, and applications of psychological testing, it provides a full and fair evaluation of the advantages and drawbacks of psychological testing in general and selected tests in particular. Chapter topics include expansive coverage of neuropsychological testing; the impact of testing on society; application of psychological tests in the contexts of education, industry, and clinical settings; computerized test administration and interpretation; consistency of test scores; the process of test development; ability, interest, and personality testing; and clinical applications and assessment. For individuals interested in the latest research available and sometimes controversial issues involved in psychological testing and

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This book clearly and accurately reflects the current field of psychological testing. It focuses on the use of psychological tests to make important decisions about individuals in a variety of settings. Exploring the theory, methods, and applications of psychological testing, it provides a full and fair evaluation of the advantages and drawbacks of psychological testing in general and selected tests in particular. Chapter topics include expansive coverage of neuropsychological testing; the impact of testing on society; application of psychological tests in the contexts of education, industry, and clinical settings; computerized test administration and interpretation; consistency of test scores; the process of test development; ability, interest, and personality testing; and clinical applications and assessment. For individuals interested in the latest research available and sometimes controversial issues involved in psychological testing and measurement.