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OverviewExpanding upon and updating the first edition, this comprehensive guide instructs readers on how to effectively conduct psychological assessment and testing in their practice, efficiently advancing a case from the initial referral and clinical interview, through the testing process, and leading to informed diagnosis and treatment recommendations. This second edition incorporates updated editions of all major tests, pertinent revisions from the DSM-5, more in-depth analysis of testing topics, and coverage of new constructs that are the targets of psychological testing relevant to outpatient mental health practice. Readers will learn about the fundamentals of assessment, testing, and psychological measurement, the complete process of psychological testing using a broad range of major tests, supplemented by interpretive flowcharts and case examples.. Downloadable practice and report forms, along with data tables with pre-drafted interpretive excerpts for all tests are also available for immediate use in clinical practice. Psychologists in both practice and training will come away with the tools and knowledge needed to successfully conduct psychological assessment and testing within the contemporary mental health field. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John SporesPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 2nd edition Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9780367346041ISBN 10: 0367346044 Pages: 638 Publication Date: 09 June 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional & Vocational , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface About the Author Acknowledgments 1.Introduction PART I. THE PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND TESTING PROCESS: PRACTICE FORMS AND REPORT FORMS 2.Overview of the Process 3.The Initial Report and Preparation for Testing 4.Testing Procedures and the Final Report PART II. THE PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS: TEST DATA TABLES AND INTERPRETIVE EXCERPTS 5.Screening Tests 6.Developmental Tests 7.Intelligence Tests 8.Achievement Tests 9.Neuropsychological Tests 10.Rating Scales Tests 11.Personality Inventory Tests 12. Performance Personality Tests 13. Malingering TestsReviewsAuthor InformationJohn M. Spores, Ph.D., J.D. is a professor of psychology at Purdue University Northwest, USA. He is also a licensed psychologist and attorney-at-law in the state of Indiana. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |