Synopses & Reviews
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"A single source for essential, detailed information on the past, present, and future of intellectual and cognitive assessment practices. The table of contents provides an objective sweep of all major theories, tests, and evaluation procedures at a glance; the expertise of the chapter authors results in a work that is consistently outstanding. The third edition reflects the latest efforts in clinical inquiry that explore cognitive abilities and processes as they relate to the real world. It emphasizes cross-cultural issues in assessment and incorporates new approaches and instruments related to learning and developmental problems. This is an essential text for graduate-level assessment courses."--Elaine Fletcher-Janzen, EdD, NCSP, ABPdN, Department of School Psychology, Chicago School of Professional Psychology
"Psychological services must be built on ecological assessment if we are to work effectively with both children and adults. Including new chapters on neuropsychology and other topics, this book helps us better understand individuals' cognitive capabilities. It would be a great benefit to your library or your graduate training classroom."--Rik Carl D'Amato, PhD, Director, Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement; Head, Department of Psychology, University of Macao, China
"This is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date text on intellectual assessment available. It covers current theories of intelligence, methods of intelligence testing, and their applications to special populations. The chapters are all written by leading scholars and combine clear research summaries with practical advice, making this a valuable book for graduate students and professionals interested in both research and practice."--Paul J. Frick, PhD, University Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, University of New Orleans
"This updated volume is a valuable addition to the field of intellectual and psychological assessment. The editors have assembled the leaders in the field to present the most up-to-date information available. Many of the chapters are written by the test authors and theory creators themselves; readers will benefit from the firsthand approach to test and theory interpretation. The book is written in a way that will appeal to both experienced practitioners and graduate students just starting out in the field."--Andrew S. Davis, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, Ball State University
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"An excellent reference that should be read by anyone involved in the assessment of human and cognitive abilities....4 stars!"--Doody's Electronic Journal
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"A superb theoretical and clinical overview....The standards of theoretical and methodological rigor, comprehensive topical coverage, balanced and objective critical analysis, lifespan cognitive evaluation, and advocacy for special populations...are beautifully balanced. One could not ask for more from a review and critical evaluation of this extensive, rich, and complex literature."--PsycCRITIQUES
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"Should be required reading in all intelligence testing courses and by anyone involved in the assessment of human and cognitive abilities."--Psychotherapy in Private Practice
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"A thought-provoking and informative volume which should be read and considered by all practitioners who use and interpret tests of intelligence. It would be an excellent text for graduate courses in intelligence and its assessment. The book is generally extremely readable."--Canadian Child Psychiatry Review
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“A valuable resource for neuropsychologists conducting comprehensive evaluations. Furthermore, the book's scope, depth, and clarity will be useful to seasoned as well as more junior practitioners and graduate students….Provides a comprehensive and empirically grounded account of intelligence theory and assessment. It is organized in a user-friendly manner, presents current and updated research, and offers the reader best practices for intellectual, cognitive, and neuropsychological testing from leading scientist-practitioners in psychology and related fields. The editors attention to the needs of their target audience is apparent and will go a long way in securing this book as an oft-used reference in one's clinical practice and theoretical understanding of contemporary intellectual assessment.”--Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology
Synopsis
In one volume, this authoritative reference presents a current, comprehensive overview of intellectual and cognitive assessment, with a focus on practical applications. Leaders in the field describe major theories of intelligence and provide the knowledge needed to use the latest measures of cognitive abilities with individuals of all ages, from toddlers to adults. Evidence-based approaches to test interpretation, and their relevance for intervention, are described. The book addresses critical issues in assessing particular populations—including culturally and linguistically diverse students, gifted students, and those with learning difficulties and disabilities—in today's educational settings. New to This Edition *Incorporates major research advances and legislative and policy changes. *Covers recent test revisions plus additional tests: the NEPSY-II and the Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability. *Expanded coverage of specific populations: chapters on autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, sensory and physical disabilities and traumatic brain injury, and intellectual disabilities. *Chapters on neuropsychological approaches, assessment of executive functions, and multi-tiered service delivery models in schools.
About the Author
Dawn P. Flanagan, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and Director of the School Psychology Training Programs at St. John’s University in Queens, New York. She is also Assistant Clinical Professor at the Yale Child Study Center. Dr. Flanagan serves as an expert witness, learning disability consultant, and psychological test and measurement consultant and trainer, and has published widely on cognitive assessment, specific learning disabilities, and psychometric theories of the structure of cognitive abilities. Patti L. Harrison, PhD, is Professor in the Department of Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling at the University of Alabama. She has conducted research on intelligence, adaptive behavior, and preschool assessment. Dr. Harrison has published and presented on assessment topics in school psychology, clinical psychology, and special education venues. She is a past editor of School Psychology Review.
Table of Contents
I. The Origins of Intellectual Assessment1. A History of Intelligence Assessment: The Unfinished Tapestry, John D. Wasserman2. A History of Intelligence Test Interpretation, Randy W. Kamphaus, Anne Pierce Winsor, Ellen W. Rowe, and Sangwon KimII. Contemporary Theoretical Perspectives3. Foundations for Better Understanding of Cognitive Abilities, John L. Horn and Nayena Blankson4. The Cattell–Horn–Carroll (CHC) Model of Intelligence, W. Joel Schneider and Kevin S. McGrew 5. Assessment of Intellectual Profile: A Perspective from Multiple-Intelligences Theory, Jie-Qi Chen and Howard Gardner6. The Triarchic Theory of Successful Intelligence, Robert J. Sternberg7. Planning, Attention, Simultaneous, Successive (PASS): A Cognitive Processing–Based Theory of Intelligence, Jack A. Naglieri, J. P. Das, and Sam GoldsteinIII. Contemporary Intelligence, Cognitive, and Neuropsychological Batteries (and Associated Achievement Tests) 8. The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale–Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) and the Wechsler Memory Scale–Fourth Edition (WMS-IV), Lisa Whipple Drozdick, Dustin Wahlstrom, Jianjun Zhu, and Lawrence G. Weiss9. The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence–Third Edition (WPPSI–III), the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children–Fourth Edition (WISC–IV), and the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test–Third Edition (WIAT–III), Dustin Wahlstrom, Kristina C. Breaux, Jianjun Zhu, and Lawrence G. Weiss10. The Stanford–Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition (SB5), Gale H. Roid and Mark Pomplun 11. The Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children–Second Edition (KABC-II) and the Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement–Second Edition (KTEA-II), Jennie Kaufman Singer, Elizabeth O. Lichtenberger, James C. Kaufman, Alan S. Kaufman, and Nadeen L. Kaufman12. The Woodcock–Johnson III Normative Update (WJ III NU): Tests of Cognitive Abilities and Tests of Achievement, Fredrick A. Schrank and Barbara J. Wendling13. The Differential Ability Scales–Second Edition (DAS-II), Colin D. Elliott14. The Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test (UNIT): A Multidimensional Nonverbal Alternative for Cognitive Assessment, R. Steve McCallum and Bruce A. Bracken15. The Cognitive Assessment System (CAS): From Theory to Practice, Jack A. Naglieri and Tulio M. Otero16. The Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales (RIAS) and the Reynolds Intellectual Screening Test (RIST), Cecil R. Reynolds, Randy W. Kamphaus, and Tara C. Raines17. The NEPSY-II, Robb N. Matthews, Cynthia A. Riccio, and John L. Davis18. The Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability (WNV): Assessment of Diverse Populations, Jack A. Naglieri and Tulio M. OteroIV. Contemporary Interpretive Approaches and Their Relevance for Intervention19. The Cross-Battery Assessment (XBA) Approach: An Overview, Historical Perspective, and Current Directions, Dawn P. Flanagan, Vincent C. Alfonso, and Samuel O. Ortiz20. Cognitive Hypothesis Testing (CHT): Linking Test Results to the Real World, Catherine A. Fiorello, James B. Hale, and Kirby L. Wycoff21. Processing Approaches to Interpreting Information from Cognitive Ability Tests: A Critical Review, Randy G. Floyd and John H. Kranzler22. Testing with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations: Moving beyond the Verbal–Performance Dichotomy into Evidence-Based Practice, Samuel O. Ortiz, Salvador Hector Ochoa, and Agnieszka M. Dynda 23. Linking Cognitive Abilities to Academic Interventions for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Nancy Mather and Barbara J. WendlingV. Assessment of Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning in Different Populations24. Cognitive Assessment in Early Childhood: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives, Laurie Ford, Michelle L. Kozey, and Juliana Negreiros 25. Use of Intelligence Tests in the Identification of Giftedness, David E. McIntosh, Felicia A. Dixon, and Eric E. Pierson 26. Use of Ability Tests in the Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) within the Context of an Operational Definition, Dawn P. Flanagan, Vincent C. Alfonso, Jennifer T. Mascolo, and Marlene Sotelo-Dynega27. Assessment of Intellectual Functioning in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Laura Grofer Klinger, Sarah E. O’Kelley, Joanna L. Mussey, Sam Goldstein, and Melissa DeVries28. Cognitive and Neuropsychological Assessment of ADHD: Redefining a Disruptive Behavior Disorder, James B. Hale, Megan Yim, Andrea N. Schneider, Gabrielle Wilcox, Julie N. Henzel, and Shauna G. Dixon29. Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment of Individuals with Sensory and Physical Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury, Scott L. Decker, Julia A. Englund, and Alycia M. Roberts30. Use of Intelligence Tests in the Identification of Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Kathleen Armstrong, Jason Hangauer, and Joshua NadeauVI. Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Intellectual Assessment31. Using Joint Test Standards to Evaluate the Validity Evidence for Intelligence Tests, Jeffery P. Braden and Bradley C. Niebling32. Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to Aid in Understanding the Constructs Measured by Intelligence Tests, Timothy Z. Keith and Matthew R. Reynolds33: The Emergence of Neuropsychological Constructs into Tests of Intelligence and Cognitive Abilities, Daniel C. Miller and Denise E. Maricle 34. The Role of Cognitive and Intelligence Tests in the Assessment of Executive Functions, Denise E. Maricle and Erin Avirett35. Intelligence Tests in the Context of Emerging Assessment Practices: Problem-Solving Applications, Rachel Brown-Chidsey and Kristina J. Andren36. Intellectual, Cognitive, and Neuropsychological Assessment in Three-Tier Service Delivery Practices in Schools, George McCloskey, James Whitaker, Ryan Murphy, and Jane RogersAppendix. The Three-Stratum Theory of Cognitive Abilities, John B. Carroll