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Summary - Psychological Testing and Assessment - Van der Molen - Chapter 5 & 7Which theories about individual intelligence and performance tests are there? - Chapter 5
Topic 5A Theories of intelligence and factor analysis
Definitions of intelligence
Intelligence is one of the most researched topics in psychology.
Psychological Testing and Assessment - Van der Molen - Chapters 8 & 9Where do personality tests originate? - Chapter 8
Topic 8A Personality theories and projective techniques
Personality: An overview
Summary - Psychological Testing and Assessment - Van der Molen - Chapter 1 & 2Which applications and consequences are part of psychological testing? - Chapter 1
Topic 1A: The nature and uses of psychological testing
Consequences of testing
Practice questions - Psychological Testing and Assessment - Van der MolenPractice questions
1. What is the aim of criterion-referenced tests?
The test person's score is compared with a relevant standardized sample.
The score of the test subject is compared to clearly defined criteria
Psychological Testing and Assessment - Van der Molen - Chapters 10-12How does neuropsychological assessment and screening work? - Chapter 10
Topic 10A Neurobiological Concepts and Behavior Assessment
The Human Brain
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