Psychological Testing in Everyday Life: History, Science, and Practice

By Karen B Goldfinger and Karen B. Goldfinger

Psychological Testing in Everyday Life explores how psychological testing is used in real-life settings to make the study of psychometrics interesting, relevant, and highly accessible. Author Karen B. Goldfinger examines a broad range of carefully selected topics to capture student interest, encourage critical thinking, and spark class discussions. Organized in the form of an applied casebook, each chapter presents the complex issues that arise when using psychological tests in a variety of settings, providing an in-depth view of historical and current psychological testing practices. This unique text will support students in becoming thoughtful, informed consumers and providers of psychological assessment. Key Features, A narrative writing style enhances accessibility and keeps readers engaged. Chapters begin and end with relatable examples to make the material more memorable and easier to learn. Chapter-opening learning objectives introduce students to the material and prompt them to identify the key takeaways in their reading. Conclusion sections in each chapter integrate information that students can review to check their comprehension. Chapter-ending discussion and research questions provide opportunities for students to further engage with the material to master chapter content. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1483319318
• ISBN13: 9781483319315
• Release Date: April 2018
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 10.0"