LibGuides: Psychology 301: Tests & Measures

Things to Know

Most tests are produced commercially and are not available for free.

Books, journal articles & dissertations may contain information about tests, reviews/critiques, actual tests or provide information on where to find the test.

You may need to look in multiple places to find information about a particular test.

Books - Containing Actual Tests & Measures
Books - Used to Locate & Evaluate Tests
Databases - Tests & Measures
Instructions for TIP, MMYB, & Test Critiques
Instructions for using Tests in Print, The Mental Measurements Yearbook, & Test Critiques
Internet Resources - Tests & Measures
Search Suggestions Online Catalog

Instructions for TIP, MMYB, & Test Critiques

PSYC 410 - Tests & Measurements LibGuide
Provides instructions on using Test Critiques, Tests in Print and The Mental Measurements Yearbook

Books - Used to Locate & Evaluate Tests

A selection of books available in Trible Library.

Click the title for location and availability information.

Off campus access instructions (for e-books)

A Compendium of Neuropsychological Tests by Esther Strauss et al.
Call Number: RC386.6.N48 S67 2006
ISBN: 0195159578
"... is intended to serve as a guidebook that provides a comprehensive overview of the essential aspects of neuropsychological assessment practice. Second, it is intended as a comprehensive sourcebook of critical reviews of major neuropsychological assessment tools for the use by practicing clinicians and researchers."

Directory of Unpublished Experimental Mental Measures by Bert A. Goldman
Call Number: BF431 .G624/BF431 .G625
ISBN: 143380137X
A directory of tests not currently published commercially. Each entry provides information for locating the test, usually within a journal article. The instruments are not evaluated, however, it often gives information on related research to consult.

Gender Roles: A Handbook of Tests and Measures by Carole A. Beere.
Call Number: HM253 .B43 1990
ISBN: 0313262780
Typical entries include items such as: Title, Author(s), date, variable(s) , description; sample items, scoring information; reliability and validity; and a listing of published studies that use the measure.

Handbook of Multicultural Measures by Glenn C. Gamst et al.
Call Number: HM1271 .G36 2011
ISBN: 1412978831
Typical entries include items such as: Title, Author(s), date, variable(s) , description; sample items, scoring information; reliability and validity; and a listing of published studies that use the measure.

Psychological Assessment in the Schools by James C. Impara and Linda L. Murphy
Call Number: BF432.C48 B87 1994
ISBN: 091067437X
Reviews are compiled from the Mental Measurements Yearbooks. Covers: Achievement, Adaptive Behavior, Intelligence, Perceptual functioning, Personality, Preschool functioning, Vocational interests, etc. --Miscellaneous

Questionnaires and Inventories by Lewis R. Aiken
Call Number: BF176 .A483 1997
ISBN: 0471168718
"Critically reviews most commercially available questionnaires and inventories" also contains samples.

Sex and Gender Issues: A Handbook of Tests and Measures by Carole A. Beere
Call Number: BF692 .B38 1990
ISBN: 0313274622
Describes 197 scales related to sex and gender issues. the Available From section provides information on locating items.

Test Critiques by Daniel J. Keyser & Richard C. Sweetland
Call Number: BF176 .T419 1984
ISBN: 0890795967
Provides reviews of various tests.
Instructions for use

Tests in Print
Call Number: BF431 .T47
ISBN: 0910674590
"Detailed descriptions of each test include specific data on its purpose, target population, scoring, and pricing. Indexes of test titles, publishers, acronyms, and subject classifications are provided as well as notations on out-of-print tests." Includes references to the Mental Measurement Yearbooks.
Instructions for use

Tests: A Comprehensive Reference for Assessments in Psychology, Education and Business
Call Number: BF176 .T43
ISBN: 0890797072
Presents concise descriptions and covers thousands of assessments.

The ... Mental Measurements Yearbook
Call Number: BF431 .M46
ISBN: 9780910674607
Provides reviews of standardized tests used in psychology, education and industry. The library has yearbooks beginning with the 4th book. Includes references to Tests in Print.
An online index covering the 9th vol. forward is available at The Buros website
Instructions for use

The ETS Test Collection Catalog by Educational Testing Service
Call Number: LB3051 .E79 1986
ISBN: 0897742486
The availability section notes where the test can be located.
v. 1. Achievement tests and measurement devices -- v. 2. Vocational tests and measurement devices -- v. 3. Tests for special populations --v. 4. Cognitive aptitude and intelligence tests -- v. 5. Attitude tests -- v. 6. Affective measures and personality tests.

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Suggested Subject Searches

attitude psychology testing

educational tests and measurements

employment tests

intelligence tests

personality tests

psychological tests

psychometrics

vocational interests - testing

Search for the name of a particular test (i.e. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory)

Databases - Tests & Measures

Tips:

If you are searching for a particular test title, put the title in quotes (i.e. "Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory")

If you get too many results, try using the various search limits available in the databases

Look for words such as: analysis, interpretation, reliability, validity, etc.

Try using some of the subjects listed in the online catalog box above to search the databases

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ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global is the world's most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses from around the world, spanning from 1743 to the present day and offering full text for graduate works added since 1997, along with selected full text for works written prior to 1997. It contains a significant amount of new international dissertations and theses both in citations and in full text.

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Subscriber: Free
Educational Resources Information Center. A computerized version of Research in Education(RIE) and Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE). CIJE indexes over 750 professional journals. RIE indexes the recent report literature related to the field of education. Check the Journal Finder to locate journal articles (EJ) [Search by journal title, not article title].

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection This link opens in a new window
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Subscriber: VIVA
It covers topics such as emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods. Providing nearly 575 full text publications, including 550 peer-reviewed journals as well as indexing and abstracts for all journals in the collection. Full-text information in this database dates as far back as 1965 for some titles.

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This database provides abstracts and indexing for more than 640 titles, with over 540 titles available in full text. Many titles are indexed in PsycINFO. Coverage ranges from behavioral, clinical, cognitive, developmental, experimental, industrial and social psychology, along with personality, psychobiology and psychometrics.

Psychology Databases by APA via EBSCO This link opens in a new window
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Subscriber: VIVA
Provides the ability to search PsycArticles, PsycTests, PsycExtra and PsycInfo together.

PTSDpubs Database (formerly PILOTS) This link opens in a new window

"The PTSDpubs Database (formerly PILOTS) is an extensive PTSD resource produced by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs although it is not limited to literature on PTSD among Veterans."

PubMed (with Journal Finder) This link opens in a new window
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Using Journal Finder in PubMed

PubMed® comprises more than 32 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.

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Subscriber: VIVA
Descriptive summaries of the test and its development and administration, mostly drawn from articles in peer-reviewed journals or books, with downloadable tests. The Master Test Profile summarizes the test and provides purpose and construct; records for development, review, or use provide additional details.
72% of test records contain the actual test or test items.

Internet Resources - Tests & Measures

Association of Test Publishers (ATP) - Members
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provides links to test publishers

Buros Index for Tests
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Note: The Library does not subscribe to the full-text version of the review database. However, users may consult the database and use it as an index to locate reviews in The Mental Measurements Yearbook and other Buros publications, many of which are available in the Reference section of the Library. The database can be browsed alphabetically or by 18 major categories. A search feature is also available.

Communication Research Measures
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"These are measures that have been developed by researchers who are, or at one time were, faculty members or graduate students at West Virginia University. They were developed for use by researchers and may be used for research or instructional purposes with no individualized permission. There is no cost for this use. Please cite the source(s) noted at the bottom of the measure when publishing articles based on research using these instruments."

Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS)
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"The DASS is a 42-item self report instrument designed to measure the three related negative emotional states of depression, anxiety and tension/stress.
The DASS questionnaire is in the public domain, and may be downloaded from this website.
The DASS manual contains more detailed information about the DASS, and may be ordered for a nominal fee of $55.00." University of New South Wales - Australia

ETS
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Is "the world's largest private educational testing and measurement organization and a leader in educational research." The site provides information on testing programs and test preparation, including access to some free study and practice materials. Also provides access to research and statistical information. A store is available on the site for purchasing educational products, software, etc.

Finding Information About Psychological Tests (APA)
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"The APA Science Directorate answers hundreds of calls and emails each year from persons trying to locate the right test or find more information about psychological tests. APA neither sells nor endorses testing instruments, but it does provide guidance in using available resources to find psychological tests. Answers to frequently asked questions are provided here."

International Personality Item Pool
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"... is intended to provide rapid access to measures of individual differences, all in the public domain, to be developed conjointly among scientists worldwide."

Keirsey
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"Keirsey Assessments are the product of more than seven decades of research on human behavior. The Keirsey Temperament model first appeared in the bestselling books, Please Understand Me® and Please Understand Me II, by Dr. David Keirsey. Our tools have been translated into 18 different languages, and has been used by over 50 million people from 140 different countries. The Keirsey Assessments are the most widely utilized temperament and personality assessments in the world. "

Measurement Tools
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A list of links from Columbia University's Evidence Based Practice & Policy Online Resource Training Center

National Center for PTSD - Assessment
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"Information on measures is available to everyone. However, the measures themselves are only available to qualified mental health professionals and researchers. We distribute measures developed by the National Center staff. Use the Assessment Request Form to request NCPTSD-authored measures. Other measures can be obtained by contacting listed sources or see Using PILOTS for Assessment Information."

Important!

Commercially Published Tests
If you decide to purchase a test from a publisher -
You will be responsible for any and all costs associated with the purchase

Cite Your Source
Remember to cite your source for the test, no matter how you obtain it.
Failing to cite where you obtained the testing material is plagiarism!

Books - Containing Actual Tests & Measures

A selection of books available in Trible Library.

Click the title for location and availability information.

Off campus access instructions (for e-books)

Communication Research Measures: A Sourcebook by Rebecca B. Rubin et al.
Call Number: P91.3 .C62 1994
ISBN: 0898622913
Contains quantitative scales and indexes used in communication research. Part II of the book provides information on validity, etc. along with the measures themselves.

Handbook of Family Measurement Techniques by John Touliatos et al.
Call Number: HQ728 .H267 2001
ISBN: 0803972504
volume 3 provides access to over 100 selected examples of actual measurements described in volumes 1 and 2.

Handbook of Marketing Scales by William O. Bearden et al.
Call Number: HF5415.3 .B323 1993
ISBN: 0803951558

Handbook of Organizational Measurement by James L. Price and Charles W. Mueller
Call Number: HM131 .P728 1986
ISBN: 0273019895
collection of scales on motivation, performance, satisfaction, etc.

Handbook of Research Design and Social Measurement by Delbert C. Miller
Call Number: H62 .M44 1991
ISBN: 0803942206
sometimes called Miller for the author
The chapter on "Selected Sociometric Scales and Indexes" includes many sample scales.

Handbook of Sexuality-Related Measures (3rd edition) by Terri D. Fisher et al.
Call Number: HQ60 .H36 2011
ISBN: 0415801753
"In this volume more than 200 instruments are reproduced, accompanied by the necessary information for their use in research. "

Measures for Clinical Practice by Kevin Corcoran & Joel Fischer
Call Number: BF176 .C66
ISBN: 0195181905
Sometimes referred to as Corcoran and Fischer for the authors. Selected instruments measure most of the common problems seen in clinical practice.

Measures of Occupational Attitudes and Occupational Characteristics by John P. Robinson et al.
Call Number: JA74.5.R662 M4 App.A

Measures of Personality and Social Psychological Attitudes by John P. Robinson et al.
Call Number: BF698.4 .M38 1990
ISBN: 0125902441
Focuses on attitudes and personality scales that are useful in survey or personalty research settings as well as in lab settings.

Measures of Political Attitudes by John P. Robinson et al.
Call Number: JA74.5.R662 M4
ISBN: 0879440600

Measures of Social Psychological Attitudes (App.B) by John P. Robinson et al.
Call Number: JA74.5.R662 M4 App.B
ISBN: 0879440694
Appendix B to Measures of political attitudes

Measures of Social Psychological Attitudes by John P. Robinson et al.
Call Number: JA74.5.R662 M45
ISBN: 0879440694
Includes actual scale items and scoring instructions.

Outcome Measures for Health Education and other Health Care Interventions by Kate Lorig et al.
Call Number: RA440.5 .O94 1996
ISBN: 0761900675

Questionnaires and Inventories by Lewis R. Aiken
Call Number: BF176 .A483 1997
ISBN: 0471168718
"Critically reviews most commercially available questionnaires and inventories" also contains samples.

Research Instruments in Social Gerontology by David J. Mangen
Call Number: HQ1061 .R44 1982
ISBN: 0816610967
Includes some actual instruments as well as descriptions and evaluation information of additional ones.

Scales for the Measurement of Attitudes by Marvin E. Shaw
Call Number: BF378.A75 S535 S2

Sociological Measurement; An Inventory of Scales and Indices by Charles M. Bonjean et al.
Call Number: Z7164.S68 B715 S6

Suicide in the Elderly by Nancy J. Osgood
Call Number: RC451.4.A5 O84 1985
ISBN: 0871890887

The Experience of Work: A Compendium and Review of 249 Measures and their Use by John D. Cook
Call Number: HF5549.5.A83 E9 1981
ISBN: 0121870502
attitude measures about the work, job satisfaction, work characteristics, etc.

The Sourcebook of Nonverbal Measures by Valerie Lynn Manusov
Call Number: P99.5 .S58 2005
ISBN: 0805847472