Psychology & Psychiatry : Assessment, Testing & Measurement

In one volume, the leading researchers in intelligence and neuropsychological assessment interpret the range of issues related to intellectual and neuropsychological tests, including test development and psychometrics, clinical applications, ethical and legal concerns, use with diverse populations, computerization, and the latest research. Clinicians and researchers who use these instruments will find this volume invaluable, as it contains the most comprehensive and up-to-date information available on this important aspect of practice. more...

Price: $200.00

Kokology 2 offers all-new insights into the surprising real you. Kokology, the popular Japanese pop-psych quiz game, is now an American bestseller, and Kokology 2 offers more than 50 all-new quizzes, perfect for beginners and experienced kokologists alike. Kokology, the study of kokoro ('mind' or 'spirit' in Japanese), asks you to answer questions about seemingly innocent topics - such as which is the cleanest room in an imaginary house? - and then reveals what your answers say about you. more...

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Critically examines the dos and don'ts in adapting tests for cross-cultural assessment and research, as well as the major theoretical and methodological issues in the adaptation of educational and psychological tests. more...

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Assessment and Therapy is a derivative volume of articles pulled from the award-winning Encyclopedia of Mental Health , presenting a comprehensive overview of assessing and treating the many disorders afflicting mental health patients, including alcohol problems, Alzheimer's disease, depression, epilepsy, gambling, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, and suicide. According to 1990 estimates, mental disorders represent five of the ten leading causes of disability.* Among "developed" nations, including the United States, major depression is the leading cause of disability. Also near the top of these rankings are bipolar depression, alcohol dependence, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. In addition, mental disorders are tragic contributors to mortality, with suicide perennially representing one of the leading preventable causes of death worldwide. Assessment and Therapy describes the impact of mental health on the individual and society and illustrates the factors that aid positive mental health. Twenty-six peer-reviewed articles written by more than 40 expert authors include essential material on assessing and treating schizophrenia, manic-depressive illness, major depression, anxiety disorders, and other mental illnesses. Professionals and libraries will find this timely work indispensable. more...

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This is the first book to describe and evaluate the clinical applications of Continuous Performance Test techniques, which are used to diagnose and monitor treatment of children and adults with Attention Deficit Disorders. more...

Price: $80.00