Psychological Testing: History, Principles, and ApplicationsIn addition to customary coverage of traditional topics and instruments, the author provides detailed presentations for several topics not always found in other textbooks. These topics include: history of psychological testing, early uses and abuses of intelligence, neuropsychological foundations of ability, factor analysis, assessment of learning disabilities, consumer assessment, environmental assessment, and courtroom testimony. |
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... examinee to identify the incongruity in pictures . This task requires perception of detail , concentration , and social understanding . A characteristic item might depict a person clearly walking forward in the sand , with footprints in ...
... examinee to identify the incongruity in pictures . This task requires perception of detail , concentration , and social understanding . A characteristic item might depict a person clearly walking forward in the sand , with footprints in ...
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... examinee to find the rule for categorizing pictures of geometric shapes . Measures kinesthetic and sensorimotor ability ; re- quires blindfolded examinee to place blocks in ap- propriate cutout on an upright board with dominant hand ...
... examinee to find the rule for categorizing pictures of geometric shapes . Measures kinesthetic and sensorimotor ability ; re- quires blindfolded examinee to place blocks in ap- propriate cutout on an upright board with dominant hand ...
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... examinee must say which hand has been touched or whether the face or hand has been touched . Half the trials include unannounced bilateral stimulation ( e.g. , both hands or one hand and opposite cheek ) . Examinee must say which ear ...
... examinee must say which hand has been touched or whether the face or hand has been touched . Half the trials include unannounced bilateral stimulation ( e.g. , both hands or one hand and opposite cheek ) . Examinee must say which ear ...
Contents
The History of Psychological Testing | 1 |
Tests and the Testing Process | 32 |
Summary | 46 |
Copyright | |
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