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Psychological Testing and Assessment is a comprehensive introduction to theory, research and best practice for psychological testing and assessment. The text examines the principles and practice of psychological testing and assessment within an Australian context, provides varied examples, discusses local issues and addresses the Australian Psychological Society’s Code of Ethics.This book covers the latest in theory and research and provides students with a practical and accessible guide to the dynamic and evolving field of psychological assessment.NEW TO THIS EDITIONA wider representation of current tests recommended by the Psychology Board of AustraliaNew case examples illustrate impacts, controversies and legal cases showing real world application of theory and followed by discussion questions to help students test their understanding of key issuesGlossary margin notes include include key terms from the beginning of the chapter bolded in the text alongside a margin note definition to assist learning of key professional terms.More content added on: Utility, controversies, issues, criticisms of bias in testingCross cultural assessment and diverse populationsAcquiescenceFuture of testing

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Author:   David Shum (Professor and Dean (Research) of the Health Group, Professor and Dean (Research) of the Health Group, Griffith University) ,  John O'Gorman (Adjunct Professor in the Health Group, Adjunct Professor in the Health Group, Griffith University) ,  Peter Creed (Professor in the School of Applied Psychology, Professor in the School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University) ,  Brett Myors (Adjunct Professor in the School of Applied Psychology, Adjunct Professor in the School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Australia
Imprint:   OUP Australia and New Zealand
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 20.70cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 24.80cm
Weight:   0.942kg
ISBN:  

9780190305208

ISBN 10:   0190305207
Pages:   442
Publication Date:   22 June 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

PART 1: THE CONTEXT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND ASSESSMENT1. Psychological Tests: What Are They and Why Do We Need Them?2. Psychological Testing and Assessment: Processes, Best Practice and EthicsPART 2: METHODOLOGICAL AND TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING3. Test Scores and Norms4. Reliability5. Validity6. Test ConstructionPART 3: SUBSTANTIVE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT AREAS7. Intelligence8. PersonalityPART 4: AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION9. Clinical and Mental Health Testing and Assessment10. Organisational Testing and Assessment11. Neuropsychological Testing and Assessment12. Forensic Psychological Testing and Assessment13. Educational Testing and AssessmentPART 5: PROSPECTS AND ISSUES14. The Future of Testing and Assessment

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David Shum is a Professor and Dean (Research) in the Health Group, Griffith UniversityProfessor, Dean (Research) and a member of the Menzies Health Institute of Queensland in the Health Group at Griffith University. John OGorman is an Adjunct Professor in the Health Group at Griffith University. Peter Creed is a Professor in the School of Applied Psychology and a member of the Menzies Health Institute Queensland at Griffith University. Brett Myors is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Applied Psychology at Griffith University.

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