Understanding psychological testing and assessment
Nov 10, 2013 · 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 …
Testing, assessment, and measurement
Testing, assessment, and measurement Psychological tests, also known as psychometric tests, are standardized instruments that are used to measure behavior or mental attributes. These attributes …
Do “lie detectors” work? What psychological science says about …
Aug 5, 2004 · 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 …
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.
The implicit association test: Shining a light on hidden beliefs
May 14, 2025 · A surprising test result in 1995 sparked a global shift in how we understand unconscious attitudes.
Recommended Considerations for Assessment Policy Code of Fair Testing Practices – When developing and administering tests, schools and districts should consult the Code of Fair Testing …
The Stroop effect’s long (and colorful) influence
Mar 24, 2025 · In a 1935 paper in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, John Ridley Stroop, PhD, described a colorful strategy for studying interference between conflicting psychological …
Intelligence and Achievement Testing: Is the Half-Full Glass Getting ...
Jun 17, 2004 · More research is needed to try to ensure that IQ and achievement tests are used to maximize learning opportunities for all students.
APA Handbook of Testing and Assessment in Psychology
This three-volume handbook is a comprehensive presentation of the theory and application of tests in psychology and education.
t-Tests of Hypotheses About Means
Learn how to use the one-sample, paired-samples, and independent-samples t-tests for null hypothesis significance tests involving one or two means.