Psychological Test. Fifth Edition

Author: (USA) Kaplan (Kaplan, R.M.) Author, translated by Zhao Guoxiang et al.
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Publishing Date: 2005-11-01
Features: This book consists of three main parts: Part I Basic Principles of Psychological Tests. This part provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of psychological tests, psychometrics, and statistics, offering the necessary theoretical foundation for readers to study this book. It includes the following eight chapters: Chapter 1: Introduction, Chapter 2: Test Norms and Statistical Foundations, Chapter 3: Correlation and Regression (9-5), Chapter 4: Reliability, Chapter 5: Validity, Chapter 6: Test Item Writing and Evaluation, Chapter 7: Selection and Decision Analysis, Chapter 8: Test Administration. Part II Applications of Psychological Tests. This part analyzes the major psychological tests and assessment techniques widely used in fields such as schools, vocational training, business, industry, military, and clinical diagnosis. It helps readers understand the development process, key characteristics, functions, and precautions for using these tests. There are 10 chapters, including: Chapter 9: Interview Techniques, Chapter 10: Theories of Intelligence and the Binet Scale, Chapter 11: Wechsler Intelligence Scales, Chapter 12: Other Individual Ability Tests, Chapter 13: Group Ability Tests: Intelligence, Achievement, and Ability, Chapter 14: Career Tests, Chapter 15: Structured Personality Tests, Chapter 16: Projective Personality Tests, Chapter 17: Cognitive-Behavioral Evaluation, Chapter 18: The Application of Tests in Health Psychology and Mental Health Care. Part III Controversies in the Field of Testing. In this part, the author discusses the main controversies surrounding the use of tests and looks ahead to future trends in psychological testing. The content is divided into three chapters: Chapter 19: Test Bias, Chapter 20: Tests and the Law, Chapter 21: Trends in Psychological Testing. This book has the following features:
1. Up-to-date content and detailed data. The book includes recent research findings, with rich and detailed data in each chapter, comprehensively summarizing significant advancements and developments in the field of psychological testing, as well as providing insights into its future.
2. Clear structure, suitable for teaching. While maintaining rigorous internal logic, each chapter also has a certain degree of independence, allowing instructors to flexibly arrange the teaching order based on teaching objectives.
3. Precise terminology and lively language. The book provides concise and concise explanations of terms, profound and insightful interpretations of principles, and highly persuasive and accessible discussions of issues, making it easy for readers to understand.
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