Books and Resources for this Week 1Psychological testing: A practical approach to design and evaluationExternal Learning ToolKline, T. (2005). Psychological testing: A practical approach to design and evaluation. Thousand Oaks, Calif: Sage Publications.Read pages xi-17 and Chapter 1Lohan, A., & King, F. (2016). Self-esteem: Defining, measuring and promoting an elusive concept.LinkWeek 1 – Assignment: Describe Psychological Constructs and Tests:1.What is a psychological construct? How are concepts and constructs typically measured in the field of psychology? Use the readings and outside sources (if you like) to defend your answer.2.What is a psychological test? What is the unique value of a test as compared to some other means of getting information about people? Use the readings and outside sources (if you like) to defend your answer.3.Answer Kline (Chapter 1, questions 1, 2, 5, and 6) 4.Choose one construct of interest that you intend to make a scale on. Provide a conceptual definition of such construct based on existing literature. Provide a brief description of individuals who “possess” the construct or those who may score high on a scale measuring the construct and a person who might score low on the same construct.
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