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Author:   Dawn P. Flanagan ,  Patti L. Harrison
Publisher:   Guilford Publications
Imprint:   Guilford Publications
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 4.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.800kg
ISBN:  

9781609189952

ISBN 10:   1609189957
Pages:   926
Publication Date:   10 February 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Replaced By:   9781462535781
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

I. The Origins of Intellectual Assessment 1. A History of Intelligence Assessment: The Unfinished Tapestry, John D. Wasserman 2. A History of Intelligence Test Interpretation, Randy W. Kamphaus, Anne Pierce Winsor, Ellen W. Rowe, and Sangwon KimII. Contemporary Theoretical Perspectives 3. Foundations for Better Understanding of Cognitive Abilities, John L. Horn and Nayena Blankson 4. The Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) Model of Intelligence, W. Joel Schneider and Kevin S. McGrew 5. Assessment of Intellectual Profile: A Perspective from Multiple-Intelligences Theory, Jie-Qi Chen and Howard Gardner 6. The Triarchic Theory of Successful Intelligence, Robert J. Sternberg 7. Planning, Attention, Simultaneous, Successive (PASS): A Cognitive Processing-Based Theory of Intelligence, Jack A. Naglieri, J. P. Das, and Sam GoldsteinIII. Contemporary Intelligence, Cognitive, and Neuropsychological Batteries (and Associated AchievementTests) 8. The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) and the Wechsler Memory Scale-Fourth Edition (WMS-IV), Lisa Whipple Drozdick, Dustin Wahlstrom, Jianjun Zhu, and Lawrence G. Weiss 9. The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence-Third Edition (WPPSI-III), the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fourth Edition (WISC-IV), and the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test-Third Edition (WIAT-III), Dustin Wahlstrom, Kristina C. Breaux, Jianjun Zhu, and Lawrence G. Weiss 10. The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition (SB5), Gale H. Roid and Mark Pomplun 11. The Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children-Second Edition (KABC-II) and the Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement-Second Edition (KTEA-II), Jennie Kaufman Singer, Elizabeth O. Lichtenberger, James C. Kaufman, Alan S. Kaufman, and Nadeen L. Kaufman 12. The Woodcock-Johnson III Normative Update (WJ III NU): Tests of Cognitive Abilities and Tests of Achievement, Fredrick A. Schrank and Barbara J. Wendling 13. The Differential Ability Scales-Second Edition (DAS-II), Colin D. Elliott 14. The Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test (UNIT): A Multidimensional Nonverbal Alternative for Cognitive Assessment, R. Steve McCallum and Bruce A. Bracken 15. The Cognitive Assessment System (CAS): From Theory to Practice, Jack A. Naglieri and Tulio M. Otero 16. The Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales (RIAS) and the Reynolds Intellectual Screening Test (RIST), Cecil R. Reynolds, Randy W. Kamphaus, and Tara C. Raines 17. The NEPSY-II, Robb N. Matthews, Cynthia A. Riccio, and John L. Davis 18. The Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability (WNV): Assessment of Diverse Populations, Jack A. Naglieri and Tulio M. OteroIV. Contemporary Interpretive Approaches and Their Relevance for Intervention 19. The Cross-Battery Assessment (XBA) Approach: An Overview, Historical Perspective, and Current Directions, Dawn P. Flanagan, Vincent C. Alfonso, and Samuel O. Ortiz 20. Cognitive Hypothesis Testing (CHT): Linking Test Results to the Real World, Catherine A. Fiorello, James B. Hale, and Kirby L. Wycoff 21. Processing Approaches to Interpreting Information from Cognitive Ability Tests: A Critical Review, Randy G. Floyd and John H. Kranzler 22. Testing with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations: Moving beyond the Verbal-Performance Dichotomy into Evidence-Based Practice, Samuel O. Ortiz, Salvador Hector Ochoa, and Agnieszka M. Dynda 23. Linking Cognitive Abilities to Academic Interventions for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Nancy Mather and Barbara J. WendlingV. Assessment of Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning in Different Populations 24. Cognitive Assessment in Early Childhood: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives, Laurie Ford, Michelle L. Kozey, and Juliana Negreiros 25. Use of Intelligence Tests in the Identification of Giftedness, David E. McIntosh, Felicia A. Dixon, and Eric E. Pierson 26. Use of Ability Tests in the Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) within the Context of an Operational Definition, Dawn P. Flanagan, Vincent C. Alfonso, Jennifer T. Mascolo, and Marlene Sotelo-Dynega 27. Assessment of Intellectual Functioning in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Laura Grofer Klinger, Sarah E. O'Kelley, Joanna L. Mussey, Sam Goldstein, and Melissa DeVries 28. Cognitive and Neuropsychological Assessment of ADHD: Redefining a Disruptive Behavior Disorder, James B. Hale, Megan Yim, Andrea N. Schneider, Gabrielle Wilcox, Julie N. Henzel, and Shauna G. Dixon 29. Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment of Individuals with Sensory and Physical Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury, Scott L. Decker, Julia A. Englund, and Alycia M. Roberts 30. Use of Intelligence Tests in the Identification of Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Kathleen Armstrong, Jason Hangauer, and Joshua NadeauVI. Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Intellectual Assessment 31. Using Joint Test Standards to Evaluate the Validity Evidence for Intelligence Tests, Jeffery P. Braden and Bradley C. Niebling 32. Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to Aid in Understanding the Constructs Measured by Intelligence Tests, Timothy Z. Keith and Matthew R. Reynolds 33: The Emergence of Neuropsychological Constructs into Tests of Intelligence and Cognitive Abilities, Daniel C. Miller and Denise E. Maricle 34. The Role of Cognitive and Intelligence Tests in the Assessment of Executive Functions, Denise E. Maricle and Erin Avirett 35. Intelligence Tests in the Context of Emerging Assessment Practices: Problem-Solving Applications, Rachel Brown-Chidsey and Kristina J. Andren 36. Intellectual, Cognitive, and Neuropsychological Assessment in Three-Tier Service Delivery Practices in Schools, George McCloskey, James Whitaker, Ryan Murphy, and Jane Rogers Appendix. The Three-Stratum Theory of Cognitive Abilities, John B. Carroll

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This is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date text on intellectual assessment available. It covers current theories of intelligence, methods of intelligence testing, and their applications to special populations. The chapters are all written by leading scholars and combine clear research summaries with practical advice, making this a valuable book for graduate students and professionals interested in both research and practice. - Paul J. Frick, University of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA A single source for essential, detailed information on the past, present, and future of intellectual and cognitive assessment practices. The table of contents provides an objective sweep of all major theories, tests, and evaluation procedures at a glance; the expertise of the chapter authors results in a work that is consistently outstanding. The third edition reflects the latest efforts in clinical inquiry that explore cognitive abilities and processes as they relate to the real world. It emphasizes cross-cultural issues in assessment and incorporates new approaches and instruments related to learning and developmental problems. This is an essential text for graduate-level assessment courses. - Elaine Fletcher-Janzen, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Illinois, USA This updated volume is a valuable addition to the field of intellectual and psychological assessment. The editors have assembled the leaders in the field to present the most up-to-date information available. Many of the chapters are written by the test authors and theory creators themselves; readers will benefit from the firsthand approach to test and theory interpretation. The book is written in a way that will appeal to both experienced practitioners and graduate students just starting out in the field. - Andrew S. Davis, Ball State University, Indiana, USA An excellent reference that should be read by anyone involved in the assessment of human and cognitive abilities. This highly recommended book is one of the most comprehensive references on intellectual assessment without being laborious to read ... .4 stars! - Doody's This handbook is a superb theoretical and clinical overview of the state-of-the-art status of current intelligence testing. - PsycCRITIQUES Psychological services must be built on ecological assessment if we are to work effectively with both children and adults. Including new chapters on neuropsychology and other topics, this book helps us better understand individuals' cognitive capabilities. It would be a great benefit to your library or your graduate training classroom. - Rik Carl D'Amato, University of Macao, China Should be required reading in all intelligence testing courses and by anyone involved in the assessment of human and cognitive abilities. - Psychotherapy in Private Practice

This is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date text on intellectual assessment available. It covers current theories of intelligence, methods of intelligence testing, and their applications to special populations. The chapters are all written by leading scholars and combine clear research summaries with practical advice, making this a valuable book for graduate students and professionals interested in both research and practice. --Paul J. Frick, PhD, University Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, University of New Orleans <br> A single source for essential, detailed information on the past, present, and future of intellectual and cognitive assessment practices. The table of contents provides an objective sweep of all major theories, tests, and evaluation procedures at a glance; the expertise of the chapter authors results in a work that is consistently outstanding. The third edition reflects the latest efforts in clinical inquiry that explore

This is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date text on intellectual assessment available. It covers current theories of intelligence, methods of intelligence testing, and their applications to special populations. The chapters are all written by leading scholars and combine clear research summaries with practical advice, making this a valuable book for graduate students and professionals interested in both research and practice. - Paul J. Frick, University of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA A single source for essential, detailed information on the past, present, and future of intellectual and cognitive assessment practices. The table of contents provides an objective sweep of all major theories, tests, and evaluation procedures at a glance; the expertise of the chapter authors results in a work that is consistently outstanding. The third edition reflects the latest efforts in clinical inquiry that explore cognitive abilities and processes as they relate to the real world. It emphasizes cross-cultural issues in assessment and incorporates new approaches and instruments related to learning and developmental problems. This is an essential text for graduate-level assessment courses. - Elaine Fletcher-Janzen, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Illinois, USA

""This is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date text on intellectual assessment available. It covers current theories of intelligence, methods of intelligence testing, and their applications to special populations. The chapters are all written by leading scholars and combine clear research summaries with practical advice, making this a valuable book for graduate students and professionals interested in both research and practice."" - Paul J. Frick, University Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, University of New Orleans, USA ""A single source for essential, detailed information on the past, present, and future of intellectual and cognitive assessment practices. The table of contents provides an objective sweep of all major theories, tests, and evaluation procedures at a glance; the expertise of the chapter authors results in a work that is consistently outstanding. The third edition reflects the latest efforts in clinical inquiry that explore cognitive abilities and processes as they relate to the real world. It emphasizes cross-cultural issues in assessment and incorporates new approaches and instruments related to learning and developmental problems. This is an essential text for graduate-level assessment courses."" - Elaine Fletcher-Janzen, Department of School Psychology, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, USA

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Edited by Dawn P. Flanagan, PhD, Department of Psychology, St. John's University, Jamaica, NY, USA; and Patti L. Harrison, PhD, Dept Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

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