Essentials of Psychological Testing
Susana Urbina, Alan S. Kaufman, Nadeen L. Kaufman
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Essentials of Psychological Testing
Susana Urbina, Alan S. Kaufman, Nadeen L. Kaufman
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An easy-to-understand overview of the key concepts of psychological testing
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.
This engaging, practical overview of the most relevant psychometric concepts and techniques provides the foundation necessary for advanced study in the field of psychological assessment. Each clear, well-organized chapter includes new examples and references, featuring callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as "Test Yourself" questions that help gauge and reinforce readers' grasp of the information covered. The author's extensive experience and deep understanding of the concepts presented are evident throughout the book, particularly when readers are reminded that tests are tools and that, like all tools, they have limitations.
Starting with a basic introduction to psychological tests, their historical development, and their uses, the book also covers the statistical procedures most frequently used in testing, the frames of reference for score interpretation, reliability, validity and test item considerations, as well as the latest guidelines for test selection, administration, scoring and reporting test results. Whether as an orientation for those new to the field, a refresher for those already acquainted with it, or as reference for seasoned clinicians, this book is an invaluable resource.
SUSANA URBINA, PHD, is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of North Florida, where she taught courses in psychological testing and assessment. A Diplomate of the American Board of Assessment Psychology and a licensed psychologist, Dr. Urbina practiced in the field of psychological assessment for over a decade. She coauthored the seventh edition of Psychological Testing with Anne Anastasi and has published numerous articles and reviews in the area of psychological testing.
Foire aux questions
Informations
One
Introduction to Psychological Tests and Their Uses
Psychological Tests
Rapid Reference 1.1
Basic Elements of the Definition of Psychological Tests
Defining Element | Explanation | Rationale |
Psychological tests are systematic procedures. | They are characterized by planning, uniformity, and thoroughness. | Tests must be demonstrably objective and fair to be of use. |
Psychological tests are samples of behavior. | They are small subsets of a much larger whole. | Sampling behavior is efficient because the time available is usually limited. |
The behaviors sampled by tests are relevant to cognitive, affective, or interpersonal functioning. | The samples are selected for their empirical or practical psychological significance. | Tests, unlike mental games, exist to be of use; they are tools. |
Test results are evaluated and scored. | Some numerical or category system is applied to test results, according to pre-established rules. | There should be no question about what the results of tests are. |
To evaluate test results it is necessary to have standards based on empirical data. | There has to be a way of applying a common yard-stick or criterion to test results. | The standards used to evaluate test results lend the only meaning those results have. |
Don't Forget
- The word test has multiple meanings.
- The term psychological test has a very specific meaning.
- In this book, test will be used to refer to all instruments that fit the definition of psychological test.
- Tests designed to sample skills, knowledge, or any other cognitive function will be referred to as ability tests; all others will be labeled as personality tests.
- Behavior samples themselves are complex and always reflect all aspects of a person's functioning.
Other Terms Used in Connection With Tests and Test Titles
- a whole test made up of several parts, for example, the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children;
- a subtest, or set of items within a test, that measures a distinct and specific characteristic, for example, the Depression scale of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI);
- an array of subtests that share some common characteristic, for example, the Sequential scales of the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children.
- a separate instrument made up of items designed to evaluate a sing...