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Peer reviewedGavin, Leslie A.; Wamboldt, Frederick S. – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1992
Investigates psychometric properties and overall utility of Family-of-Origin Scale. Concludes that, although much of the recent criticism of this instrument may be justified, with changes (primarily in interpretation) the instrument remains useful. Taking this measure as an example, discusses problems inherent in the use of individual self-report…
Descriptors: Family Life, Psychological Characteristics, Psychometrics, Test Interpretation
Peer reviewedHodges, Kay – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Problems, 1993
Discusses most widely used measures to inquire about depression in children and adolescents, including self-reporting scales, clinician-completed rating scales, and structured diagnostic interviews. Includes information on how to obtain copies of the measures and related materials that provide information on psychometric properties. (NB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Depression (Psychology), Psychological Evaluation
Peer reviewedHolden, Constance – Science, 1989
The issue of interpretation of standard test scores of minorities is discussed. The history of the issue is reviewed. The National Academy of Science's decision to reinterpret the scores of minorities is summarized. (YP)
Descriptors: Minority Groups, Predictor Variables, Psychometrics, Racial Bias
