Psychological testing : principles and applications / Kevin R. Murphy, Charles O. Davidshofer.
Material type: TextPublication details: Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, c2001.Edition: 5th edDescription: xiii, 605 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:- 0130273953
- BF 176 .M954 2001
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Graduate Studies | DLSU-D GRADUATE STUDIES Graduate Studies | Graduate Studies | BF 176 .M954 2001 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 3AEA0000262940 |
This book clearly and accurately reflects the current field of psychological testing. It focuses on the use of psychological tests to make important decisions about individuals in a variety of settings. Exploring the theory, methods, and applications of psychological testing, it provides a full and fair evaluation of the advantages and drawbacks of psychological testing in general and selected tests in particular. Chapter topics include expansive coverage of neuropsychological testing; the impact of testing on society; application of psychological tests in the contexts of education, industry, and clinical settings; computerized test administration and interpretation; consistency of test scores; the process of test development; ability, interest, and personality testing; and clinical applications and assessment. For individuals interested in the latest research available and sometimes controversial issues involved in psychological testing and measurement.
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