LibGuides: PSY-8160 v1: Week 4 Resources

Week 4 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.

Chapter 9 provides essential context for understanding where psychological testing came from, what psychological tests are, how they are structured, and the process of using them. There is also information on how to evaluate a test for consistency, for claims that it measures what it is supposed to measure, and for practicality.

Testing and intelligence
Annenberg Learner. (2025). Testing and intelligence.
- In the segment on testing and intelligence, a part of the discovering psychological series, the history of intelligence tests is reviewed. Psychological assessment, biases in testing, and cultural influences and stereotypes of test performance are also introduced.
Clock Drawing Test
CGA Toolkit Plus (n.d.). Clock Drawing Test.
- Within this website the Clock Drawing Test purpose, how to give, score, and interpreted are located here. There are also examples, applications, strengths and weaknesses to the test, and a link to administer the test.
The seven minute screen: A neurocognitive screening test highly sensitive to various types of dementia
Meulen, E.F.J., Schmand, B., van Campen, J.P., de Koning, S.J., Ponds, R.W., Scheltens, P., & Verhey, F.R. (1955). The seven minute screen: A neurocognitive screening test highly sensitive to various types of dementia. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, 75 (5), 700-705. doi:10.1136/jnnp.2003.021055
- The authors of this historical article studied the seven-minute screen (7MS) to test its predictive validity on various types of depression, depression, and other psychiatric conditions. It was found that the 7MS was sensitive for Alzheimer’s, other types of dementia, and cognitive abnormalities for patients with depression. The 7MS is a useful screening tool to detect dementia.
Development and evaluation of maze-like puzzle games to assess cognitive and motor function in aging and neurodegenerative diseases
Nef, T., Chesham, A., Schütz, N., Botros, A. A., Vanbellingen, T., Burgunder, J.-M., Müllner, J., Martin Müri, R., & Urwyler, P. (2020). Development and evaluation of maze-like puzzle games to assess cognitive and motor function in aging and neurodegenerative diseases. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 12 (87), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2020.00087
- The authors evaluated a maze-like Numberlink puzzle game to assess differences in measures of cognitive and motor function due to age and neurodegenerative diseases. Maze-like puzzle Numberlink games are shown to be positive tools to monitor the progression of motor impairment for neurodegenerative diseases.
WAIS-5 Overview
Rodin, G.C. (2024). WAIS-5 Overview. [Video]. YouTube.
- The latest version of the WAIS is reviewed by senior assessment consultant Dr. Rodin of Pearson Clinical Assessment. The features of the WAIS are described along with the newest subtests. There is also a discussion of normative sample, test structure, and administration of the WAIS-5.
Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Palilla, J., & South, M. (2021). Bruininks-Oseretsky test of motor proficiency. In F. R. Volkmar (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders (2nd ed.). Springer Science and Business Media.
- This is the second edition of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2). The third edition, BOT-3 Brief, is currently in preparation. The BOT is used to identify developmental coordination that can be assessed for mild traumatic brain injury. It is used to assess fine and gross motor skills for individuals aged 4 to 21 years.

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.