Psychological testing / Bev Lloyd & Mel Reed

Contents: 1. Psychology: An Introduction, 2. Definitions and Analyses of Intelligence: Intelligence Tests as Clinical Instruments, 3. Personality Inventories and Rating Scales, 4. Scales, 5. Projective Test, 6. Neuropsychological Test, 7. Other Psychological Tests.

Psychological testing developed during the post world war II period. With students in mind, Kline has created features that ease them into more difficult ideas, always stressing the practical use of theoretical concepts. A clear introduction to the basics of psychological testing and their application in everyday educational, clinical and organizational settings. Written in response to a growing need for a reference book on psychological testing conducive to student learning, Psychological Testing provides readers with a clear and accessible introduction to the field. This book gives students an understanding of the basic concepts, issues, and tools used in psychological testing, and also illustrates how these are relevant in day-to-day educational, organizational and clinical environments. This book highlights all these aspects in great detail.