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Suggested Books
The following is a selection from our catalog.
Bias in Mental Testing by Call Number: 153.93 J4532bISBN: 9780029164303Publication Date:Illuminating detailed methods for assessing bias in commonly used I.Q., aptitude, and achievement tests, Jensen argues that standardized tests are not biased against English-speaking minority groups and describes the uses of such tests in education and employment.
Clinician’s Guide to Psychological Assessment and Testing by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780826199874Publication Date:This nuts-and-bolts guide to conducting efficient and accurate psychological testing in clinical settings provides mental health professionals with experienced guidance in the entire process, and includes a complete set of forms and templates for all aspects of assessment and testing, from the initial referral and diagnostic interview to the final report.
Measuring the Mind by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780511490026Publication Date:Is it possible to measure psychological attributes like intelligence, personality, and attitudes, and if so, how does that work? What does the term measurement mean in a psychological context? This fascinating and timely book discusses these questions and investigates the possible answers that can be given response.
Psychological Testing: An Introduction, 2nd Edition, by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781280956232Publication Date:This book is an introductory text to the field of psychological testing, primarily suitable for undergraduate students in psychology, education, business, and related fields.
Psychological Testing at Work by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780071395434Publication Date:Essential reading for managers and individual career builders alike After being out of favor for nearly two decades, psychological testing is back with a vengeance. Companies of all sizes now use tests for everything from employee screening and selection to promotion, training, and development.
Psychological Testing in the Age of Managed Behavioral Health Care by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781410604392Publication Date:Written by a recognized expert in assessment employed by a large managed behavioral healthcare organization (MBHO), this book seeks to provide psychologists who rely on testing as an integral part of their practice, a guide on how to survive and thrive in the era of managed behavioral healthcare.
