LibGuides: PSY-8160 v1: Week 3 Resources

Week 3 Required Resources

Textbook

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Psychological Testing and Assessment: An Introduction to Tests and Measurement

Cohen, R. J., Schneider, W.J., & Tobin, R.M. (2025). Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement. McGraw.

Students should review chapters 9, 10, and 15. In particular, ‘measuring intelligence’ and ‘issues in the assessment of intelligence’ are important to review in chapter 9. Chapter 10 examines assessment in education. Children and adolescents are often given intelligence measures with achievement or aptitude tests for diagnostic needs. Chapter 15 also reviews assessments in other roles, such as careers in business, and cognitive assessments are often used for screening, selection, and classification.

Intelligence and ability assessment
Banning, L. (2011). Intelligence and ability assessment. [Video/DVD] Promedion.
- Intelligence theories are compared along with the many Wechsler tests and other comparative intelligence tests. Intelligence is also examined through the Flynn Effect and the environmental and genetic influences on intelligence.
First publication of subtests in the Stanford-Binet 5, WAIS-IV, WISC-V, and WPPSI-IV
Gibbons, A., & Warne, R.T. (2019). First publication of subtests in the Stanford-Binet 5, WAIS-IV, WISC-V, and WPPSI-IV. Intelligence, 75 , 9-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2019.02.005
- The origins of the subtests of the Stanford-Binet 5, WAIS-IV, WISC-V, and WPPSI-IV are each discussed and compared. The history of the subtests is also reviewed along with the complexity of modern theories in the use of these subtests.
What’s the Wechsler test?
Goally. (n.d.). What’s the Wechsler test? [Video]. YouTube.
- This video reviews the general four sub-tests of the Wechsler intelligence tests as an overview of what is included.
Bender-Gestalt Test: Dr. Neal Kasbe
Psychiatry and Psychology, Subharti (2025). (Psychometry) Bender-Gestalt Test: Dr. Neal Kasbe. [Video]. YouTube.
- In this video, the importance and purpose of the Bender-Gestalt is discussed. The purpose, requirements, and administration of the test is reviewed. Errors and scoring techniques and tools are also addressed. There is also a discussion of the criticism of the test.
Essentials of KABC II assessment overview and interpretation 2025
Seflhelp4wellness. (2025). Essentials of KABC II assessment overview and interpretation 2025. [Video]. YouTube.
- This video reviews how the KABC II can help assessors understand a child’s cognitive traits and weaknesses is examined. The test is for aged 3-18 years, and it creates a detailed cognitive profile for each child. An explanation of the theoretical neuropsychological and personality theories that are used for this test are given. Updates are discussed along with how the KABC is administered, scored, and interpreted. Differences between the subtests are addressed, along with cultural fairness and real-case illustrations.
What is a brochure?
National University. (2025). What is a brochure?
- Within this website, students can review several options to develop a brochure including; Word and using templates in Word, Canva, and PowerPoint. This information can assist students in building their brochure for this week’s assignment.

Optional Resources

Writing resources
National University. (2025). Writing resources.
- Writing resources can be applied for the weekly assignment as it includes an APA student paper template, Grammarly, how to write an introduction, thesis, conclusion, paragraph development, and information related to academic integrity.
APA and MLA styles
National University. (2025). APA and MLA styles.
- Information on APA Style Basics 7th ed. on heading, quotes, in-text citations, and references is identified in this guide.