Psychometrics

Psychometrics is the science of assessing and measuring mental capacities and processes, which are constructs not easily observed directly. It is concerned with objective measurement of cognitive functions, characteristics of personality, emotions, behaviour, socio-educational qualities, and mental...

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Idioma:anglès
Publicat: IntechOpen 2023
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Accés en línia:ONIX_20230905_9781803561899_277
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Sumari:Psychometrics is the science of assessing and measuring mental capacities and processes, which are constructs not easily observed directly. It is concerned with objective measurement of cognitive functions, characteristics of personality, emotions, behaviour, socio-educational qualities, and mental disorders. This book provides a comprehensive overview of psychometrics and its use in assessing psychological disorders. Chapters discuss the history of psychometrics and its theoretical bases and psychometric methodologies for assessing dementia, mental health, and more.