Contemporary Intellectual Assessment: Theories, Tests, and Issues

by Dawn P. Flanagan (Editor), Patti L. Harrison (Editor)

In one volume, this authoritative reference presents a current, comprehensive overview of intellectual and cognitive assessment, with a focus on practical applications. Leaders in the field describe major theories of intelligence and provide the knowledge needed to use the latest measures of cognitive abilities with individuals of all ages, from toddlers to adults. Evidence-based approaches to test interpretation, and their relevance for intervention, are described. The book addresses critical issues in assessing particular populations—including culturally and linguistically diverse students, gifted students, and those with learning difficulties and disabilities—in today's educational settings. New to This Edition*Incorporates major research advances and legislative and policy changes.*Covers recent test revisions plus additional tests: the NEPSY-II and the Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability.*Expanded coverage of specific populations: chapters on autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, sensory and physical disabilities and traumatic brain injury, and intellectual disabilities.*Chapters on neuropsychological approaches, assessment of executive functions, and multi-tiered service delivery models in schools.

Genres: Psychology, School

926 pages, Hardcover

Published January 3, 2012

Reviews

[Taylor Caruso - Bucher · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book provided a lot of helpful and insightful information on the classic and contemporary intellectual assessments. Well-written and read on Vital source. I had to read this for a major paper on intelligence and it was formatted in a way that I could read it in one day. There was a lot of information but also well-written and edited that I could read and re-read without getting bored or confused.

[Charla Perdue Sparks · Rating 1 out of 5]

Book is a hard read!