Handbook of Psychological and Educational Assessment of Children: Personality, Behavior, and Context » (2nd Edition)

Cecil R. Reynolds , Harrington Education Center , Texas A + M University , College Station , Texas.

The two volumes of the Handbook of Psychological and Educational Assessment of Children, Second Edition, cover all aspects of child and adolescent assessment. Leading clinical scientists summarize the state of the science of assessment paradigms, instruments, and methods. With an emphasis on practical clinical considerations, chapters also delve into issues related to test development, psychometrics, and bias. Conveniently designed for reference or text use, this vast knowledge base has been synthesized into two volumes which may be purchased separately or together. INTELLIGENCE, APTITUDE, AND ACHIEVEMENT surveys assessment of intelligence, learning styles, and academic achievement; covers historical issues and psychometric methods; and addresses diversity issues, ethical concerns, and special topics in mental testing. PERSONALITY, BEHAVIOR, AND CONTEXT reviews the use of projective methods, interviewing and observation, and objective methods of assessing personality and behavior; discusses the assessment of specific syndromes and symptoms; and presents tools for assessing adaptive skills and the family context.

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One of a two-volume handbook (see following entry) comprising self- contained treatises on subjects relevant to the assessment of children. The chapters vary from specific applications in assessment to cutting-edge knowledge and critiques of research and statistical procedures. A broad-based resource for practitioners, researchers, and students. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)