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The Intelligence Test Desk Reference (ITDR): The GF-GC Cross-Battery Assessment
Providing a step-by-step approach to conducting cross-battery assessments, here is the definitive reference on all major psychological tests. It explains the most empirically supported model of multiple human cognitive abilities (Gf-Gc theory) and contains a "desk reference" section that presents the technical, theoretical, and qualitative characteristics of all major intelligence batteries.
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First published March 18, 1998
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March 3, 2026
The Intelligence Test Desk Reference (ITDR): The Gf-Gc Cross-Battery Assessment by Kevin McGrew is an absolute must-have for anyone serious about psychological and educational assessment. This book stands out as one of the most comprehensive and thoughtfully organized references on intelligence testing available today.
What makes this volume exceptional is its seamless integration of contemporary theory with practical application. The detailed synthesis of Gf-Gc theory and cross-battery assessment provides both clarity and depth, making complex constructs accessible without sacrificing rigor. The authors do an outstanding job explaining the empirical foundations behind major intelligence batteries while also offering meaningful guidance for real-world practice.
The psychometric insights are especially valuable, clear, precise, and grounded in research. Whether you are a practicing school psychologist, clinical psychologist, researcher, or graduate student, this text serves as both a learning tool and a dependable desk reference you’ll return to repeatedly.
In short, this book doesn’t just inform, it elevates your understanding of cognitive assessment. Highly recommended for professionals who value accuracy, theory-driven interpretation, and evidence-based practice.
What makes this volume exceptional is its seamless integration of contemporary theory with practical application. The detailed synthesis of Gf-Gc theory and cross-battery assessment provides both clarity and depth, making complex constructs accessible without sacrificing rigor. The authors do an outstanding job explaining the empirical foundations behind major intelligence batteries while also offering meaningful guidance for real-world practice.
The psychometric insights are especially valuable, clear, precise, and grounded in research. Whether you are a practicing school psychologist, clinical psychologist, researcher, or graduate student, this text serves as both a learning tool and a dependable desk reference you’ll return to repeatedly.
In short, this book doesn’t just inform, it elevates your understanding of cognitive assessment. Highly recommended for professionals who value accuracy, theory-driven interpretation, and evidence-based practice.
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