Handbook of Psychological and Educational Assessment of Children: Intelligence, Aptitude, and Achievement

by Cecil R. Reynolds (Editor), Randy W. Kamphaus (Editor)

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.

718 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Lorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

cecil reynolds and randy kamphaus are IT when it comes to assessment and neuropsychology. not only are they top in the field of research on the topic of assessment, but have created some of the most widely used assessment tools in the field (BASC, RIAS,, SMALSI, RCMAS, etc.). these men definitely know what they are talking about! the book is most likely not a read for those not in the field or with a strong interest in assessment, but for those that are, it's a great read and a great reference tool.