The American Psychological Association (APA) has announced the release of its new database, PsycTESTS. This new resource joins APA's suite of renowned research databases, providing a simple yet comprehensive solution for libraries and their patrons looking for access to test content. PsycTESTS will be updated monthly and includes over 2,200 indexed test records, with more than 1,500 ready-to-use instruments.
PsycTESTS is a research database that provides access to an abundance of full-text psychological tests, measures, scales, and other assessments as well as descriptive and administrative information for each. PsycTESTS spans the full breadth of assessment in psychological research including neuropsychological tests, personality assessments, skills and proficiency tests, and IQ and aptitude scales and measurements. The majority of the test records found in PsycTESTS are research instruments which are available for immediate use. The database also covers select commercially published tests, and provides direct links to their respective publisher sites. All test records in PsycTESTS are created by skilled indexers with deep knowledge of the psychology literature.
Available tests include those compiled from a systematic review of peer-reviewed journals published by APA, Hogrefe Publishing Group, and other large publishers; technical reports from PsycEXTRA; contributions from individual test authors; collections from the Archives of the History of American Psychology; and more. Tests are available as printable PDFs, or as images, audio, or software for easy download and display. Records include information on the scope of the test, test implementation, a high-level overview of the test's development, and reliability and validity data.
PsycTESTS will be available through APA PsycNET as well as through several of APA's current vendor partners. Those interested in previewing PsycTESTS or registering for a free 30-day trial are encouraged to visit the webpage for more information.
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