Beschreibung:
This book constitutes the first comprehensive guide to the psychological assessment of adolescents. Throughout, the emphasis is on standardized instruments with known reliability and validity parameters.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Part I: An Introduction to Contemporary Research and Theory on Adolescence. The Analysis of Adolescent Development. Identifying and Treating Problem Behavior in Adolescents. Part II: An Introduction to Psychological Assessment. Basic Concepts in Assessment. Practical and Ethical Issues in Assessment. Part III: Assessment Instruments. Measures of Aptitudes and Achievement. Personality Tests. The Interview. Behavioral Ratings and Checklists. Rating and Questionnaire Measures of Attitudes, Values, Interests, and Cognitions. Composite and Environmental Measures. Conclusions and Recommendations. Appendix: Addresses for Major Test Publishers.