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Psychological Testing
A Practical Introduction
Thomas P. Hogan (Author)
9781119506935, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 16 March 2021
560 pages
25.2 x 20.1 x 2.3 cm, 0.975 kg
Psychological Testing: A Practical Introduction 4e offers students of psychology and allied disciplines a comprehensive survey of psychometric principles and tests in the major categories of applied assessment. Coverage includes test norms, reliability, validity, and test development, with an entirely new chapter on test fairness and bias. Chapters on assessment of cognitive ability, achievement, personality, clinical instruments, and attitudes provide up-to-date examples of the widely used tests in each category. Recognizing that active engagement maximizes learning, the text presents as an active learning device rather than a reference work. Extensive use of chapter objectives, key point and end-of-chapter summaries, practice problems, applied scenarios, internet-based resources, and statistics skills review enable students to engage more fully with the material for a deeper understanding. Written in a clear, reader-friendly style, the text approaches challenging topics by balancing technical rigor with relatable examples of contemporary applications.
Preface iii Part 1 Part 2 Appendixes 467 Glossary 485
1 The World of Psychological Testing 3
2 Sources of Information About Tests 32
3 Test Norms 47
4 Reliability 86
5 Validity 119
6 Test Development and Item Analysis 155
7 Fairness and Bias 187
8 Cognitive Abilities: Individual Tests 205
9 Cognitive Abilities: Group Tests 246
10 Neuropsychological Assessment 279
11 Achievement Tests 307
12 Objective Personality Tests 333
13 Clinical Instruments and Methods 360
14 Projective Techniques 394
15 Interests and Attitudes 417
16 Ethical and Legal Issues 439
A. Test Reviewing and Selection 467
B. How to Build a (Simple) Test 473
C. Contact Information for Major Test Publishers 479
D. Sample Data Sets 480
E. Answers to Selected Exercises 481
References 501
Name Index 523
Subject Index 529
Subject Areas: Psychology [JM]
