Psychological Testing & Assessment 5ed

This is a careful and thoroughly updated revision of the most highly acclaimed and successful undergraduate text in testing over the last fifteen years. PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND ASSESSMENT examines the philosophical, historical, and methodological foundations of psychological testing, assessment, and measurement, while helping students appreciate their benefits and pitfalls in practice.New, expanded, and revised material including: New trend in test publishing, co-validation of tests, Up-to-date coverage of legal/ethical issues, Test revision: when must an existing test be revised?, Life or death situations in assessment, Assessment of corporate culture, and Assessment of substance abuse and addiction.New pedagogy including Self-Assessment lists at chapter ends, and a detailed, end-of-text glossary.New 2-color design.The hallmark of this text is its clear, dynamic prose style making it peerless among testing texts.The authors balanced and comprehensive coverage of all of the issues around testing and measurement actively promotes students critical thinking.Emphasis of gender and diversity issues throughout the entire text.Optional review of statistical principles (Chapters 3 and 4) necessary to succeed in the courseMany other features round out this text and package including interesting Close-up and Everyday Psychometrics sections, an extremely helpful student workbook, Exercises in Psychological Testing and Measurement, a substantial instructor's manual with tests, and a dedicated Web site with additional resources for research and self-quizzes.