Such information is obtained through a variety of methods and measures, with relevant sources determined by the specific. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders 4th ed. If a digital object identifier doi is available, include it at the end of the reference. The 1990s have witnessed a continuation and expansion of the upsurge of interest in psychological testing that was evident in the 1980s. This growth is indicated by the development of new tests some representing novel approaches as well as by the revisions of earlier tests and continued research on existing tests. Publications american educational research association. Overview of psychological testing psychological testing. Browse atlases and maps, writing guides, test prep books, reference textbooks, photography books, general reference. It delves deep into the core topics of psychological testing with a view to their application. This newest edition of american reference books annual arba provides librarians with. Coauthors kaplan and saccuzzos engaging, thorough text demonstrates how psychological tests are constructed and used, both in a professional setting and in everyday lives.
The 2014 edition of the standards for educational and psychological testing is now available in english and spanish. Describes psychological tests for which software is available. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Search for books, ebooks, images, and articles from scholarly, trade, or news periodicals with the rice librarys. In many ways, psychological testing and assessment are similar to medical tests.
In accordance with the standards for educational and psychological testing aera et al. Psychological testing is the administration of psychological tests, which are designed to be an objective and standardized measure of a sample of behavior. The right way to list book references in apa format. Reference books psychological tests and measures libguides. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Publication manual of the american psychological association. This book familiarizes the reader with the basics of test construction and prepares the reader to effectively evaluate different tests, choose tests for particular. Sage reference the complete guide for your research journey. Material was prepared for use as an aid in handling requests for psychological testing. Sage video bringing teaching, learning and research to life. The goal of this text is to teach students about the characteristics, objectives, and wideranging effects of psychological testing.
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Fully updated and revised, the second edition of essentials of psychological testing surveys the basic principles of psychometrics, succinctly presents the information needed to understand and evaluate tests, and introduces readers to the major contemporary reference works in the field. Joint committee on standards for educational and psychological testing of the american educational research association, the american psychological association, and the national council on measurement in education. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Lovler presents a clear introduction to the basics of psychological testing as well as psychometrics and statistics. Each subsequent line of your reference should be indented. A tests name is a proper noun, so be sure to capitalize it in. Sage business cases real world cases at your fingertips. Psychological assessment contributes important information to the understanding of individual characteristics and capabilities, through the collection, integration, and interpretation of information about an individual grothmarnat, 2009. An easytounderstand overview of the key concepts of psychological testing. If a book has been accessed via an online database, follow the basic apa format and include the url at the end. Psychological testing psychology research guides at. The remainder of the reference should follow the basic structure and include the publication year, book title in italics, location, and publisher.
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Psychometrics is the field of study concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement, which includes the measurement of knowledge, abilities, attitudes, and personality traits. The equivalent resource for the older apa 6 style can be found here. The samples of behavior that make up a paperandpencil test, the. Includes updated information on diagnoses, etiology, and research on. Overview of psychological testing psychological testing in. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Standards for educational and psychological testing sage. The term sample of behavior refers to an individuals performance on tasks that have usually been prescribed beforehand.
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