TY  - BOOK
AU  - Aiken,Lewis R.
AU  - Groth-Marnat,Gary
TI  - Psychological testing and assessment
SN  - 0205457428
AV  - BF176 .A48 2006
U1  - 150.287 22
PY  - 2006///]
CY  - Boston
PB  - Allyn and Bacon
KW  - Psychological tests
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 490-514) and index; Ch. 1; Historical and professional matters --; Ch. 2; Test design and construction --; Ch. 3; Test administration and scoring --; Ch. 4; Item analysis and test standardization --; Ch. 5; Reliability and validity --; Ch. 6; Intelligence testing --; Ch. 7; Individual and group differences in cognitive abilities --; Ch. 8; Neuropsychological assessment --; Ch. 9; Standardized achievement tests --; Ch. 10; Applications and issues in ability testing --; Ch. 11; Testing special abilities --; Ch. 12; Vocational interests --; Ch. 13; Attitudes and related psychological constructs --; Ch. 14; Personality assessment : origins, applications, and issues --; Ch. 15; Observations and interviews --; Ch. 16; Checklists and rating scales --; Ch. 17; Objective personality inventories --; Ch. 18; Projective techniques
N2  - "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."--BOOK JACKET
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