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Rosenzweig, Mark R., Ed.; Porter, Lyman W., Ed. – 1981
This volume contains 19 essays on current research in representative areas of psychology. All of the authors are professors and researchers at universities in the United States. A wide range of topics is discussed. Included among these are human learning and memory; behavioral decision theory; categorization of natural objects; developmental…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Creativity
Plake, Barbara S., Ed. – 1984
An introduction by Barbara S. Plake emphasizes that this volume investigates social and technical influences on test development and usage. Essential preliminary information on how tests can be used and may be interpreted is presented. Under the heading "Social and Technical Influences" are: (1) "Struggles and Possibilities: The Use…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Cognitive Psychology
Jacobs, Lucy Cheser; Chase, Clinton I. – 1992
This book offers specific how-to advice to college faculty on every stage of the testing process, including planning the test and classifying objectives to be measured, ensuring the validity and reliability of the test, and grading in such a way as to arrive at fair grades based on relevant data. The book examines the strengths and weaknesses of…
Descriptors: Cheating, College Faculty, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Testing