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Education and Behavioral Sciences Library
Individual psychological and achievement tests are not available in the Libraries because of issues involving authority to administer tests, security, etc. The summaries, abstracts and reviews listed here include details about the instrument such as reliability, validity, research history, intended populations, stated purposes, professional usage, and publisher data.
Publishers hold the copyright to tests they distribute, as well as test manuals, and scoring keys. Contact the publisher for availability, and also see the ETS Test Link order page. Many publishers have separate policies for individual and organizational purchases of tests. Individuals may be required to complete a test purchaser qualifications form to determine qualifications and competencies to administer and interpret the test.
These sources identify tests by title or by type, as well as references, reviews, and test publication information. Reviews often discuss reliability, validity, research history, intended populations, stated purposes, and professional usage, and acronyms.
Samples and Examples of Tests and Measures
APA FAQ-Finding Information about Psychological Tests
For additional information, see "FAQ-Finding Information about Psychological Tests" prepared by the American Psychological Association
Articles about Tests and Test Reviews
Journal articles will often discuss various types of tests, or mention specific tests by name. For articles about tests, try some of these subject descriptors below. [**NOTE that the terms vary across the databases for the same content; use the database thesaurus to identify the correct one.
| Psychological Abstracts | ERIC [Education] Database |
|---|---|
| Attitude Measures | Aptitude Tests |
| Aptitude Measures | Measures (Individuals) |
| Comprehension Tests | Achievement Tests |
| Creative Measurement | Cognitive Tests |
| Intelligence Measures | Intelligence Tests |
| Occupational Interest Measures | Personality Measures |
| Psychological Assessment | Creativity Tests |
