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- Understanding psychological testing and assessment
Psychological testing may sound intimidating, but it’s designed to help you Psychologists use tests and other assessment tools to measure and observe a patient’s behavior to arrive at a diagnosis and guide treatment
- Do “lie detectors” work? What psychological science says about polygraphs
Polygraph tests have historically been used in criminal investigations as well as in employment screening for jobs and security clearances Although a 1988 law prohibits most private-sector employers from using polygraphs, polygraph testing is still used in employment screening and testing by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies
- The implicit association test: Shining a light on hidden beliefs
A surprising test result in 1995 sparked a global shift in how we understand unconscious attitudes
- FAQ: Finding information about psychological tests
APA Science Directorate answers hundreds of calls and emails each year from persons trying to find the right psychological tests
- APA Guidelines for Psychological Assessment and Evaluation
The guidelines apply broadly to professional competencies of psycholo-gists conducting assessments and evaluations, including selection and evaluation of tests used, test administration, scoring, interpre-tation, report writing and feedback, and work within the limits of documented training and experience with specific tests used
- Standardized Assessment and Testing in PreK-12 Education
Recommended Considerations for Assessment Policy Code of Fair Testing Practices – When developing and administering tests, schools and districts should consult the Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education, developed by the Joint Committee on Testing Practices (JCTP)
- APA PsycTests
APA PsycTests’ expertly-created metadata allows you to instantly find and download instruments for research and or teaching Focused primarily on unpublished tests, this database was designed to save your researchers time from having to reproduce tests when conducting research on previously measured constructs Each record provides a summary of the construct and users can find information on
- Intelligence and Achievement Testing: Is the Half-Full Glass Getting . . .
More research is needed to try to ensure that IQ and achievement tests are used to maximize learning opportunities for all students
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