Psychology & Psychiatry : Assessment, Testing & Measurement

This book is in celebration of the work of Roderick P. McDonald who worked in factor analysis, structural modeling, multivariate analysis, and test theory. "Contemporary Psychometrics" features four diverse sections: test theory, factor analysis, structural equation modeling, and multivariate analysis. more...

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The fully revised and updated second edition of this well-established reference provides over 400 new or improved terms, and is an exhaustive guide to the key terms used in psychological testing, assessment and measurement. Over 3000 definitions offer clear explanations of statistical procedures commonly used in psychology; major psychometric and other psychological tests; categories of mental illness, mental disability, and brain damage; frequently used medical terms; basic neuroanatomy; and types of psychological therapies. This book is suitable for all levels of understanding, from undergraduate and postgraduate students to practitioners of psychology and associated fields, with particular attention to statistical terms used in typical university syllabuses, as well as tests commonly available in computer packages and cited in psychological journals and similar publications. more...

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once you let a clinical psychologist lay hands on this book, it is quite difficult to get it back again'. - Martin Guha, Librarian, Institute of Psychiatry, London. The Encyclopedia of Psychological Assessment is a landmark reference work and constitutes a definitive resource for academics, practitioners and students working in any field of applied psychological science. Psychological assessment is a key component of psychological work. Devices of scientific assessment are necessary for adequate describing, diagnosis, predicting, explaining or changing the behaviour of all subjects under examination. This double-volume collection offers complete coverage to facilitate action in each of these areas and will consequently be invaluable to psychologists in any applied setting. The two volumes of the Encyclopedia of Psychological Assessment contain a series of 235 entries, organized alphabetically, and covering a variety of fields. Each entry includes a general conceptual and methodological overview, a section on relevant assessment devices, followed by links to related concepts in the Encyclopedia and a list of references. The Encyclopedia of Psychological Assessment provides:. - A comprehensive network for psychological assessment as a conceptual and methodological discipline, and as a professional activity. - An overview of the complexity of assessment, which involves not only testing, but also a process of decision-making for answering relevant questions that arise in the different applied fields. - A presentation of relevant issues from basic theory (theoretical perspectives, ethics) and methodology (validity, reliability, item response theory) to technology and modes of assessment (tests, instruments and equipment for measuring behavioral operations). - An attempt to unify this diverse field by offering full coverage of all areas from the most traditional, such as clinical, educational and work and organizational psychology, to the most recent applications link more...

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ENFPs take their energy from the outer world of actions and spoken words. They prefer dealing with patterns and possibilities, particularly for people, and make decisions on the basis of personal values. Psychological Type Indicator (PTI) booklets provide an easy-to-understand reference for this type (based on Carl Jung’s psychological type theory). Each booklet also includes a one page overview on each of the four relevant preferences. These pages make suggestions regarding time management, conflict, careers and general personality hints. more...

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ENTPs take their energy from the outer world of actions and spoken words. They prefer dealing with patterns and possibilities, and making decisions on a logical basis. Psychological Type Indicator (PTI) booklets provide an easy-to-understand reference for this type (based on Carl Jung’s psychological type theory). Each booklet also includes a one page overview on each of the four relevant preferences. These pages make suggestions regarding time management, conflict, careers and general personality hints. more...

Price: $4.95