Assessment for Counselors

Name: Assessment for Counselors
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ISBN: 9780618492916

ISBN-10: 0618492917

ISBN-13: 9780618492916

Edition: 2007

Authors: Bradley Erford

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This introductory text provides a broad overview of basic issues in psychological and educational assessment and includes coverage of the pertinent tests needed by professional counselors to conduct thorough and effective assessments. Chapter topics on basic concepts; ethical, legal, and diversity issues; reliability; validity, and test construction help familiarize students with the essentials of testing. Students learn how and when to use the correct assessment tools with diverse clients and settings through guidance on basic procedures such as test selection, and examples and applications relevant to a range of practices and clientele. In addition, the author and other contributors…

Book details

List price: $215.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: CENGAGE Learning
Publication date: 6/12/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 592
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.332
Language: English




Basic Assessment Concepts




Foundations of Assessment. Historical, Legal, Ethical, and Diversity Perspectives




Reliability




Validity




Selecting, Administering, Scoring, and Interpreting Assessment Instruments and Techniques




How Tests Are Constructed




Clinical Assessment




Personality Assessment




Behavioral Assessment




Assessment of Intelligence




Assessment of Other Aptitudes




Assessment of Achievement




Assessment in Career Counseling




Assessing Couples and Families



Appendix: Responsibilities of Users of Standardized Tests (RUST)