Psychological Assessment and Testing

Expanding upon and updating the successful first edition, this comprehensive guide instructs readers on how to effectively conduct psychological assessment and testing in their practice, from the initial clinical interview to informed diagnosis and treatment recommendations.

Expanding upon and updating the first edition, this comprehensive guide instructs readers on how to effectively conduct psychological assessment and testing in their practice, efficiently advancing a case from the initial referral and clinical interview, through the testing process, and leading to informed diagnosis and treatment recommendations. This second edition incorporates updated editions of all major tests, pertinent revisions from the DSM-5, more in-depth analysis of testing topics, and coverage of new constructs that are the targets of psychological testing relevant to outpatient mental health practice. Readers will learn about the fundamentals of assessment, testing, and psychological measurement, the complete process of psychological testing using a broad range of major tests, supplemented by interpretive flowcharts and case examples.. Downloadable practice and report forms, along with data tables with pre-drafted interpretive excerpts for all tests are also available for immediate use in clinical practice.

Psychologists in both practice and training will come away with the tools and knowledge needed to successfully conduct psychological assessment and testing within the contemporary mental health field.

Autorentext

John M. Spores, Ph.D., J.D. is a professor of psychology at Purdue University Northwest, USA. He is also a licensed psychologist and attorney-at-law in the state of Indiana.

Inhalt

Preface

About the Author

Acknowledgments

1.Introduction

PART I. THE PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND TESTING PROCESS: PRACTICE FORMS AND REPORT FORMS

2.Overview of the Process

3.The Initial Report and Preparation for Testing

4.Testing Procedures and the Final Report

PART II. THE PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS: TEST DATA TABLES AND INTERPRETIVE EXCERPTS

5.Screening Tests

6.Developmental Tests

7.Intelligence Tests

8.Achievement Tests

9.Neuropsychological Tests

10.Rating Scales Tests

11.Personality Inventory Tests

12. Performance Personality Tests

13. Malingering Tests