Understanding Psychological Assessment

Understanding Psychological Assessment presents a comprehensive overview of the history of psychological assessment and its domains of application. It gives a realistic account of how psychological theory, measurement, and instruments can help the practitioner in understanding, explaining, and predicting a client’s problem or question. Using a systematic framework, it also reflects on the history, needs, methods, and consequences of psycho-diagnosis. Using this book as a guide, the practitioners and the students will be able to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the client. INDICE: Preface How to Read the Book I: WHAT IS ASSESSMENT? TESTING, TEST SCORING, AND TEST THEORY What is Psychological Assessment? Test Theory and Assessment History of Psychological Assessment Clinical versus Statistical Prediction: A Controversy of the Past? II: ASSESSMENT PROCESS, AND THE DIAGNOSTIC CONCEPTS OF RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY Assessment in the Fields of Psychology Assessment, Reliability, and Validity III: ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE CLIENT'S PERSONALITY, INTELLIGENCE, COGNITION AND SOCIAL CONTEXT The Client's Personality The Client's Intelligence, Cognition, Aptitude, and Achievement Assessment of the Physical and Social Context of the Client IV: JUDGING THE QUALITY OF ASSESSMENT Quality of Psychological Assessment of the Client References and Consulted Literature Index

• ISBN: 978-8-1321-1005-7
• Editorial: SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 604
• Fecha Publicación: 03/10/2013
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
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