Psychological Testing
Murphy

For sophomore/junior-level courses in Psychological Testing or Measurement. Focuses on the use of psychological tests to make important decisions about individuals in a variety of settings. This text explores the theory, methods, and applications of psychological testing. It gives a full and fair evaluation of the advantages and drawbacks of psychological testing in general, and selected tests in particular. NEW - "Problems and Solutions" feature added to Chapters 4-21-Poses realistic problems related to material covered at the very beginning of the chapter and recaps the problems at the end. Discusses how using the material helps students arrive at a solution to or resolution of the problem. NEW - Significant updates. -Expanded discussion of high-stakes testing. -Coverage of major revisions of tests including the Stanforf Binet, WAIS and WISC. -Discussion of the latest revision of " Ethical Guidelines for Psychologists and Codes of Conduct" (reproduced in Appendix B). -Expanded discussion of ethical challenges in clinical testing. -Incorporation of the latest research findings relevant to a wide range of tests. Streamlined presentation of testing in industry (Ch. 19) and substantially expanded coverage of neuropsychological testing (Ch. 20). More clearly and accurately reflects the current field of psychological testing. Use of psychological tests to make important decisions about individuals-Considers what is to be measured and whether or not a given test accomplishes that goal. Explains how tests are used and whether the use of tests leads to better or worse decisions than would be reached without. Impact of testing on society. Students learn about the consequences of tests and their ability to help or harm. Principles of psychological measurement and the techniques used to analyze tests. A firm understanding of testing and techniques is necessary where results profoundly impact individuals. Application of psychological tests in the three contexts where tests are most often used to make decisions-Education, industry, and clinical settings. Students will come to appreciate the impact of tests on decisions in a variety of settings. Widely used or technically superior exemplars of the major classes of tests-With an emphasis on those used for decision making (as opposed to attitude measurement or assessment of values). Students will retain more knowledge by focusing their learning on selective classes of tests. Chapter on computerized testing. Students will be interested in reading about how new technologies have changed the field of testing. Critical Discussion sections-Presents a variety of controversial issues or illustrates the applications of concepts-e.g., Should IQ Scores of Black Examinees Be Based on White Norms?; Item Response Theory to Detect Test Bias Is Used; Personal Selection from the Applicant's Point of View. Provides ideas for critical thinking.

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Wydawnictwo: angielskie
Data wydania: b.d
Kategoria: Socjologia, filozofia
ISBN: 978-0-13-129383-0
Liczba stron: 0