Psychological testing and measurement are critical tools for diagnosing mental health conditions and informing treatment plans. This book explains the theoretical foundations, construction, and validation of various assessment instruments. It covers intelligence testing, personality inventories, behavioral assessments, and symptom checklists. Key topics include reliability, validity, standardization, and ethical administration practices. Readers are guided through selecting appropriate tools, interpreting scores, and integrating results into clinical reports.
Lebo Seakamela is a psychological assessment specialist with a strong foundation in psychometrics and diagnostic testing. Her academic contributions span cognitive testing, personality inventories, and cross-cultural test adaptation. She has overseen large-scale testing programs in educational and clinical settings and trains graduate students in ethical testing practices. She also collaborates on developing inclusive measurement tools that address linguistic and cultural bias. Her focus includes assessment validity, intelligence testing, and interpretive accuracy.