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Author: John R Graham, Jack A Naglieri, Irving B Weiner

• Includes established theories and cutting-edge developments.
• Presents the work of an international group of experts.
• Presents the nature, origin, implications, an future course of major unresolved issues in the area.

Handbook of Psychology Assessment Psychology 1st Table of contents:

Part I Assessment Issues
Chapter 1 The Assessment Process
Collecting Assessment Information
Interpreting Assessment Information
Using Assessment Information
References
Chapter 2 Clinical Versus Mechanical Prediction
Clinical Versus Mechanical Prediction
Critique of Mechanical Prediction
Critique of Clinical Prediction
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 3 Fundamental Psychometric Considerations in Assessment
Psychometric Theories
Classical Test Theory
Sampling and Norming
Calibration and Derivation of Reference Norms
Test Score Validity
Test Score Reliability
Test Score Fairness
Limits of Psychometrics
References
Chapter 4 Bias in Psychological Assessment: An Empirical Review and Recommendations
Understanding Bias in Psychological Assessment
Minority Objections to Tests and Testing
Origins of the Test Bias Controversy
Effects and Implications of the Test Bias Controversy
Possible Sources of Bias
What Test Bias Is and Is Not
Related Questions
Explaining Group Differences
Cultural Test Bias as an Explanation
Harrington's Conclusions
Mean Differences as Test Bias
Results of Bias Research
Examiner-Examinee Relationship
Helms and Cultural Equivalence
Translation and Cultural Testing
Nature and Nurture
Conclusions and Recommendations
References
Chapter 5 Testing and Assessment in Cross-Cultural Psychology
Key Issues in Cross-Cultural and Multicultural Measurement
Adaptation of Tests for Cross-Cultural Use
Nature of Equivalence
Nature of Bias
Methods of Evaluating Test Equivalence
Conclusion
Appendix
References
Chapter 6 Psychological Assessment in Treatment
Psychological Assessment as a Treatment Adjunct: An Overview
Psychological Assessment as a Tool for Screening and Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Psychological Assessment as a Tool for Treatment Planning
Psychological Assessment as a Treatment Intervention
Treatment Monitoring
Outcomes Assessment
Psychological Assessment in the Era of Managed Behavioral Health Care
Future Directions
References
Chapter 7 Computerized Personality Assessment
Ways Computers Are Used in Clinical Assessment
Equivalence of Computer-Administered Tests and Traditional Methods
Computer-Based Personality Narratives
Validity Research on Computerized Narrative Reports
Past Limitations and Unfulfilled Dreams
Offering Psychological Assessment Services via the Internet
Acceptance and Ethics of Computer-Based Psychological Assessment
Summary
Appendix
Profile Validity
Symptomatic Patterns
Profile Frequency
Profile Stability
Interpersonal Relations
Diagnostic Considerations
Treatment Considerations
Additional Scales
References
Chapter 8 Ethical Issues in Psychological Assessment
In the Beginning
Conducting the Evaluation
After the Evaluation
Special Issues
Recommendations
References
Chapter 9 Education and Training in Psychological Assessment
Introduction
Differences between Testing and Assessment
Why Teach and Learn Personality Assessment?
Problems of Learning Personality Assessment: The Student Speaks
Problems of Teaching Personality Assessment: The Instructor Speaks
Learning to Interview
Importance of Reliability and Validity
Teaching an Introductory Course in Personality Assessment
Teaching an Advanced Course in Personality Assessment
Improving Assessment Results through Modification of Administration Procedures
Teaching Students How to Construct an Assessment Battery
Assessment and Cultural Diversity
Teaching Ethical Issues of Assessment
Therapeutic and Collaborative Approaches to Assessment
Learning through Doing: Proficiency through Supervised Practice
Assessment Teaching in Graduate School: A Review of the Surveys
Assessment on Internship: Report of a Survey
Postgraduate Assessment Training
Psychological Assessment in Health-Care Settings
Assessment and Managed Care Issues
Politics in Personality Assessment
Personality Assessment in the Future
References
Part II Assessment Settings
Chapter 10 Psychological Assessment in Adult Mental Health Settings
Why Conduct Psychological Assessments?
Foundations of Psychological Assessment in Mental Health Settings
Goals of Psychological Assessment
Psychological Assessment Tools
Assessment Procedure in Adult Mental Health Settings
Therapeutic Assessment
Conclusion
References
Chapter 11 Psychological Assessment in Child Mental Health Settings
Mental Health Evaluation of Youth
Unique Challenges of the Mental Health Setting
Conduct of Assessment by Questionnaire and Rating Scale
Selection of Psychological Tests
Selected Adjustment Measures for Youth Assessment
Current Status and Future Directions
References
Chapter 12 Psychological Assessment in School Settings
Purposes of Psychological Assessment in Schools
Current Status and Practices of Psychological Assessment in Schools
Assessment of Academic Achievement
Future of Psychological Assessment in Schools
References
Chapter 13 Psychological Assessment in Medical Settings
Unique General Aspects of the Medical Environment that Affect Psychological Practice
Unique Psychological Assessment Issues within Medical Settings
Assessment within a Biopsychosocial Model
Types of Medical Settings
Summary
Future Directions
References
Chapter 14 Psychological Assessment in Industrial/Organizational Settings
Historical Roots
Nature of Assessment in Industrial and Organizational Settings
Professional and Technical Considerations
Purpose, Focus, and Tools for Assessment in Industrial/Organizational Settings
Major Challenges
Anticipating the Future
References
Chapter 15 Forensic Psychological Assessments
Defining Clinical Forensic Psychology
Need for Professional Competence in Forensic Psychology
Scope of Forensic Psychological Assessments
Legal Contours of Forensic Assessments
Contemporary Issues in Forensic Assessment
Future Concerns
Conclusion
References
Chapter 16 Psychological Assessment in Correctional Settings
Part One: Screening and Assessment at Various Stages of the Correctional System
Part Two: Classification and Risk Assessment
References
Chapter 17 Assessment in Geriatric Settings
Intra- and Interpersonal Issues
Cultural and Ethnic Issues
Biological and Medical Factors
Methodological and Procedural Issues
Multimethod Assessment
Psychometric Considerations
Conclusions and Future Directions
References
Part III Assessment Methods
Chapter 18 Assessment of Intellectual Functioning
Descriptions of the Major Intelligence Tests
Diagnostic Applications
Toward a Mature Clinical Science
References
Chapter 19 Assessment of Neuropsychological Functioning
Historical Roots
Neuropsychology Today
Issues in Neuropsychology
Issues in Neuropsychological Assessment
Recent Advancements in Psychometric Applications
Neuroimaging
Future Directions
References
Chapter 20 Conceptualization and Assessment of Interests
Definitions of Interests
Development of Interests
Structure and Dimensionality of Interests
Measuring Interests
Reliability and Validity of Interest Measures
Group Differences in the Measurement of Interests
Interdomain Assessment: Interests, Abilities, and Personality
Needed Research
Summary and Conclusion
References
Chapter 21 Assessing Personality and Psychopathology With Interviews
History of Diagnostic Interviewing
Purpose of Assessment Interviews
Types of Interviews
Client Approach to the Interview
Psychologist's Approach to the Interview
Diagnostic Interviewing
Interviewing Techniques
Interviewing Models
Assessing Psychopathology with Clinical Interviews
Assessing Personality with Clinical Interviews
Recent Trends
Misuse of the Interview
What Needs to Be Done?
References
Chapter 22 Assessment of Psychopathology: Behavioral Approaches
Introduction
Basic Assumptions of Behavioral Assessment
Topographical Analysis of Behavior
Topographical Analysis of Context
Sampling and Settings
Assessment Techniques
Summary of Sampling, Settings, and Assessment Methods
Methods Used to Identify Causal Functional Relationships
Integrating Assessment Using Causal Case Modeling
Case Illustration: Use of Functional Analytic Case Modeling with Somatoform Disorder
Summary
References
Chapter 23 Performance Assessment of Personality and Psychopathology
"Projective" Model Problems
Problems with Common Metaphors and Models
Problem-Solving Model
Interpretative and Conceptual Issues
Test Controversy from a Historical Perspective
Conclusion
References
Chapter 24 Self-Report Inventories: Assessing Personality and Psychopathology
Early History
Current Issues in Personality Assessment by Self-Report
Future Directions and Conclusions
References
Chapter 25 Current Status and Future Directions of Assessment Psychology
Brief History
Assessment Settings
Types of Assessment
Concluding Issues in Assessment Psychology
Future of Assessment Psychology
References
Author Index

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