Psychological Testing and Assessment
3rd Edition
Published on 23. June 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
442 pages
978-0-19-030520-8 (ISBN)
Description
Psychological Testing and Assessment is a comprehensive introduction to theory, research and best practice for psychological testing and assessment in an Australian context. The text examines key principles, provides varied examples, discusses local issues and addresses the Australian Psychological Society's Code of Ethics. Covering the latest in theory and research, it provides students with a practical and accessible guide to the dynamic and evolving field of psychological assessment.
The third edition has been updated to incorporate the latest theory and research, and now has expanded coverage of controversies, cross-cultural assessment and
The third edition has been updated to incorporate the latest theory and research, and now has expanded coverage of controversies, cross-cultural assessment and
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Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Melbourne
Australia
Publishing group
Oxford University Press Australia
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
939 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-030520-8 (9780190305208)
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Persons
David Shum is a Professor and Dean (Research) in the Health Group, Griffith UniversityProfessor, Dean (Research) and a member of the Menzies Health Institute of Queensland in the Health Group at Griffith University.
John OGorman is an Adjunct Professor in the Health Group at Griffith University.
Peter Creed is a Professor in the School of Applied Psychology and a member of the Menzies Health Institute Queensland at Griffith University.
Brett Myors is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Applied Psychology at Griffith University.
John OGorman is an Adjunct Professor in the Health Group at Griffith University.
Peter Creed is a Professor in the School of Applied Psychology and a member of the Menzies Health Institute Queensland at Griffith University.
Brett Myors is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Applied Psychology at Griffith University.
Author
Professor and Dean (Research) of the Health GroupProfessor and Dean (Research) of the Health Group, Griffith University
Adjunct Professor in the Health GroupAdjunct Professor in the Health Group, Griffith University
Professor in the School of Applied PsychologyProfessor in the School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University
Adjunct Professor in the School of Applied PsychologyAdjunct Professor in the School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University
Content
PART 1: THE CONTEXT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND ASSESSMENT 1. Psychological Tests: What Are They and Why Do We Need Them? 2. Psychological Testing and Assessment: Processes, Best Practice and Ethics PART 2: METHODOLOGICAL AND TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING 3. Test Scores and Norms 4. Reliability 5. Validity 6. Test Construction PART 3: SUBSTANTIVE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT AREAS 7. Intelligence 8. Personality PART 4: AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION 9. Clinical and Mental Health Testing and Assessment 10. Organisational Testing and Assessment 11. Neuropsychological Testing and Assessment 12. Forensic Psychological Testing and Assessment 13. Educational Testing and Assessment PART 5: PROSPECTS AND ISSUES 14. The Future of Testing and Assessment