Psychological Testing And Assessment, An Introduction to Test And Measurement, 10th Edition, Cohen

1265799733 · 9781265799731

Psychological Testing and Assessment: An Introduction to Tests and Measurements, 10th edition, is a measurement textbook that provides a sound grounding in psychometrics using a logical organization and pedagogical aids. The book is scholarly and authoritative while having a "hands-on" feel due to the authors' experience administering, scoring, and interpreting tests in various contexts. The content brings a human face to testing and assessments while balancing breadth and depth of coverage.

PREFACE

PART I AN OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 1 PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND ASSESSMENT
CHAPTER 2 HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, AND LEGAL/ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS 

PART II THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT
CHAPTER 3 A STATISTICS REFRESHER 
CHAPTER 4 OF TESTS AND TESTING 
CHAPTER 5 RELIABILITY 
CHAPTER 6 VALIDITY 
CHAPTER 7 UTILITY 
CHAPTER 8 TEST DEVELOPMENT 

PART III THE ASSESSMENT OF INTELLIGENCE
CHAPTER 9 INTELLIGENCE AND ITS MEASUREMENT 
CHAPTER 10 ASSESSMENT FOR EDUCATION 

PART IV The Assessment of Personality
CHAPTER 11 PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT: AN OVERVIEW 
CHAPTER 12 PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT METHODS 

PART V Testing and Assessment in Action
CHAPTER 13 CLINICAL AND COUNSELING ASSESSMENT 
CHAPTER 14 NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT 
CHAPTER 15 ASSESSMENT, CAREERS, AND BUSINESS 

NAME INDEX
GLOSSARY/INDEX
TIMELINE