Nov 10, 2013 · 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 …

Testing, assessment, and measurement Psychological tests, also known as psychometric tests, are standardized instruments that are used to measure behavior or mental attributes. These …

Aug 5, 2004 · Most psychologists agree that there is little evidence that polygraph tests can accurately detect lies.

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 Focused primarily on unpublished tests, this database was …

Recommended Considerations for Assessment Policy Code of Fair Testing Practices – When developing and administering tests, schools and districts should consult the Code of Fair …

The guidelines apply broadly to professional competencies of psycholo-gists conducting assessments and evaluations, including selection and evaluation of tests used, test …

APA Science Directorate answers hundreds of calls and emails each year from persons trying to find the right psychological tests.

Jun 17, 2004 · More research is needed to try to ensure that IQ and achievement tests are used to maximize learning opportunities for all students.

Early perspectives erroneously assumed that psychological tests and assessments were objective, culture-free, and generalizable to racial/ethnic minorities, even though the majority …

Initial assessments of depressive symptoms can help determine possible treatment options, and periodic assessment throughout care can guide treatment and gauge progress.