Tests & Measurements: Books about Tests and Measurements

The four volumes of this ambitious reference cover, respectively, intellectual and neuro-psychological assessment, personality assessment, behavioral assessment, and industrial and organizational assessment; they are available individually or as a set. Among the topics in v.1: theories of intelligence, language assessment in children, memory and learning in adults, and the "cultural" in cross-cultural neuropsychology. Chapters in volume 2 are divided into objective and projective assessment and address such topics as the 16PF questionnaire; the diagnostic interview schedule; and projective assessment of object relations, malingering, personality in forensic settings, and affect in children's play. The third volume includes coverage of causal models of behavior disorders, principles of behavioral observations, assessment in work settings, and the DSM system. For industrial and organizational assessment (v.4), chapters are grouped into sections on cognitive ability; basic skills; personality, integrity, and interests; biographical, experience data, and interviews; job-specific knowledge and skills; simulations and assessment centers; job performance, teams, and teamwork; and employee reactions to the workplace. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Mathison presents 600 entries on terms, concepts, procedures, techniques, publications, major theorists, and issues in the field of evaluation. Sidebars provide a glimpse into the nature of evaluation practice in different circumstances and point to the complexities of importing evaluation from one culture to another. The encyclopedia is appropriate for social science libraries and academic departments serving students in anthropology, ethics, political science, literary criticism, psychology, and systems theory. It will also be useful for practitioners and theorists in evaluation. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Groth-Marnat's text, suitable as both a reference and instructional guide, replicates the sequence practitioners follow when performing a psychological evaluation. The fourth edition includes a brief introductory chapter on the third edition of the Wechsler Memory Scales (WMS-III); a chapter on brief instruments for treatment planning, monitoring, and outcome assessment (Symptom Checklist 90-R, Beck Depression Inventory, State Trait Anxiety Inventory); and updated research on all assessment techniques. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Handbook of Psychological Assessment, Case Conceptualization, and Treatment marks the first publication to systematically link these three fundamental elements of mental health practice across the age spectrum. Editor-in-chief Michel Hersen has gathered leading international scholars and practitioners in two volumes to present the latest evidence-based findings regarding best practices for a number of prevalent DSM disorders and other issues facing individuals of all ages, as well as special groups, such as married couples and older adults. Following an overview of assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment using a behavioral focus, along with relevant medical, pharmacological, and ethical issues, each volume's chapters on specific disorders and issues follows a structured format to ensure consistency of coverage across chapters and volumes. Following a description of the problem, relevant diagnostic considerations are addressed, as well as specific influences affecting the conceptualization of the case, behavioral and/or medical treatment options, and a comprehensive case study. All mental health professionals, students, and researchers will find these volumes to be an important resource for timely and proven information for effective practice.

Since it was first published in 1993, the "Handbook of Psychological Testing" has become the standard text for organisational and educational psychologists. It offers the only comprehensive, modern and clear account of the whole of psychometrics, offering detailed and complete coverage of the field and emphasizing the practical application of psychometric theory in psychology and education, as well as in occupational and clinical fields.

Developed jointly by the American Educational Research Association, American Psychological Association, and the National Council on Measurement in Education, Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (Revised 1999) addresses professional and technical issues of test development and use in education, psychology, and employment. It includes changes in federal law and measurement trends affecting validity, testing individuals with disabilities or different linguistic backgrounds, and new types of tests, as well as new uses of existing tests.

Includes a brief introductory chapter on the third edition of the Wechsler Memory Scales (WMS-III); a chapter on brief instruments for treatment planning, monitoring, and outcome assessment (Symptom Checklist 90-R, Beck Depression Inventory, State Trait Anxiety Inventory); and updated research on all assessment techniques.