Product Description A proven classic in the field and the leading text in assessment for counselors, the newest edition of Assessment Procedures for Counselors and Helping Professionals has been completely updated and expanded to offer more thorough coverage of assessment methods. Among the new and expanded material is coverage of psychometric and statistical concepts; new and revised tests, inventories, and scales; relevant ethical and legal issues; contemporary measurement theories; and important multicultural issues. In addition, the 17 chapters of this clear and user-friendly book provide guidance on how and when to use tests in different settings with different populations and information on basic procedures like test selection, administration, and reporting.
Additional case studies have also been added throughout the text to help readers understand how to work with assessments and assessment results in real world situations. From the Publisher This broad, thorough competency-based overview of appraisal procedures provides a practical guide to responsible test use; gives suggestions on how to "do" appraisals; and features examples, case studies, and guidelines demonstrating testing in different environments with different populations -- all based on ethical standards and contemporary theory. It covers topics essential for students to become responsible users of assessment -- test selection, administration, and reporting --and to help them prepare for licensing and certification examinations. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Part One Principles and Foundations of Psychological and Educational Assessment
Part Two Overview of Assessment Areas
Part Three Applications and Issues Related to Assessment