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- Understanding psychological testing and assessment
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 behavior to arrive at a diagnosis and guide treatment
- Do “lie detectors” work? What psychological science says about polygraphs
Polygraph tests have historically been used in criminal investigations as well as in employment screening for jobs and security clearances Although a 1988 law prohibits most private-sector employers from using polygraphs, polygraph testing is still used in employment screening and testing by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies
- The implicit association test: Shining a light on hidden beliefs
A surprising test result in 1995 sparked a global shift in how we understand unconscious attitudes
- FAQ: Finding information about psychological tests
APA Science Directorate answers hundreds of calls and emails each year from persons trying to find the right psychological tests
- Standardized Assessment and Testing in PreK-12 Education
Standardized Assessment and Testing in PreK-12 Education1 Assessment continues to be a central focus for policymakers, district leaders and community members seeking to under-stand school performance, academic success, and the pathway from early childhood to adult independence and success This is especially true as we continue to learn about the efects of the COVID-19 pandemic on students
- APA Guidelines for Psychological Assessment and Evaluation
The guidelines apply broadly to professional competencies of psycholo-gists conducting assessments and evaluations, including selection and evaluation of tests used, test administration, scoring, interpre-tation, report writing and feedback, and work within the limits of documented training and experience with specific tests used
- Intelligence and Achievement Testing: Is the Half-Full Glass Getting . . .
More research is needed to try to ensure that IQ and achievement tests are used to maximize learning opportunities for all students
- The Stroop effect’s long (and colorful) influence
In a 1935 paper in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, John Ridley Stroop, PhD, described a colorful strategy for studying interference between conflicting psychological processes—color identification and word reading
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