LCCN2019-034563
Table Of ContentBrief Table of Contents PART I Basic Assessment Concepts Historical Foundations and Perspectives on Assessment Legal, Ethical, and Diversity Foundations and Perspectives in Assessment How Tests Are Constructed Selecting, Administering, Scoring, and Interpreting Assessment Instruments and Techniques Reliability Validity PART II Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis Personality Assessment Behavioral Assessment Assessment of Intelligence Assessment of Other Aptitudes Assessment of Achievement Assessment in Career Counseling Assessing Couples and Families
SynopsisThis print textbook is available for students to rent for their classes. The Pearson print rental program provides students with affordable access to learning materials, so they come to class ready to succeed. A comprehensive and easy-to-understand introduction to assessment in counseling that provides the foundation for practice. Assessment for Counselors connects theory to practice by providing comprehensive coverage of both the important foundational issues of assessment and in-depth explorations of the major areas of assessment that professional counselors need to know. This clearly written text presents essential assessment skills in easy-to-understand language with an emphasis on practical application so that students will learn why, how, and when to best select, administer, score, and interpret assessments for their future clients. Features of this text include case studies and assessment reports to give students opportunities for authentic practice; activities that allow students to test their knowledge and applications of learning; sections in every chapter on multicultural and social justice assessment issues; individual chapters on the most commonly used assessments; and the most up-to-date references, resources, and test reviews to keep up with changes in test revisions and the field.This book is designed to address the core curricular assessment requirements of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP, 2016), thereby providing state-of-the-art information on assessment and tests that professional counselors need to know. This title is also available digitally via MyLab Counseling, which includes the Pearson eText. By combining trusted authors' content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Counseling does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase MyLab Counseling with Pearson eText, search for: 0135175313 / 9780135175316 MyLab Counseling with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Assessment for Counselors , 1/e, This print textbook is available for students to rent for their classes. The Pearson print rental program provides students with affordable access to learning materials, so they come to class ready to succeed. For courses in counseling, assessment in counseling, and psychological testing. A comprehensive and easy-to-understand introduction to assessment in counseling that provides the foundation for practice. Assessment for Counselors connects theory to practice by providing comprehensive coverage of both the important foundational issues of assessment and in-depth explorations of the major areas of assessment that professional counselors need to know. This clearly written text presents essential assessment skills in easy-to-understand language with an emphasis on practical application so that students will learn why, how, and when to best select, administer, score, and interpret assessments for their future clients. Features of this text include case studies and assessment reports to give students opportunities for authentic practice; activities that allow students to test their knowledge and applications of learning; sections in every chapter on multicultural and social justice assessment issues; individual chapters on the most commonly used assessments; and the most up-to-date references, resources, and test reviews to keep up with changes in test revisions and the field.This book is designed to address the core curricular assessment requirements of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP, 2016), thereby providing state-of-the-art information on assessment and tests that professional counselors need to know. This title is also available digitally via MyLab Counseling, which includes the Pearson eText. MyLab(tm) is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab Counseling organizes all assignments around essential learning outcomes and the CACREP standards -- enabling easy course alignment and reporting.
LC Classification NumberLB1027.5.E66 2019