for
Psychological Testing:
A Practical Introduction
4th Edition
by
Thomas P. Hogan
University of Scranton
JW
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Table of Contents
Preface 2
Part I: Notes to the Professor 3
Organization of the Textbook 3
For Users of the Third Edition 3
Main Tests Presented 4
Using the Try It Exercises and End-of-Chapter Exercises 6
Suggestions for Term Projects 11
Appendix D 13
Websites 13
Detailed Outlines and Teaching Tips 14
1. The World of Psychological Testing 14
2. Sources of Information about Tests 16
3. Test Norms 18
4. Reliability 21
5. Validity 23
6. Test Development and Item Analysis 26
, 7. Fairness and Bias 28
8. Cognitive Abilities: Individual Tests 30
9. Cognitive Abilities: Group Tests 32
10. Neuropsychological Assessment 35
11. Achievement Tests 36
12. Objective Personality Tests 39
13. Clinical Instruments and Methods 41
14. Projective Techniques 43
15. Interests and Attitudes 44
16. Ethical and Legal Issues 46
Part II: Test Bank 49
1. The World of Psychological Testing 50
2. Sources of Information about Tests 62
3. Test Norms 70
4. Reliability 87
5. Validity 103
6. Test Development and Item Analysis 117
7. Fairness and Bias 132
8. Cognitive Abilities: Individual Tests 140
9. Cognitive Abilities: Group Tests 158
10. Neuropsychological Assessment 169
11. Achievement Tests 181
12. Objective Personality Tests 193
13. Clinical Instruments and Methods 205
14. Projective Techniques 219
15. Interests and Attitudes 232
16. Ethical and Legal Issues 242