Essentials of Processing Assessment

Second Edition

Milton J. Dehn

Elementary

Middle School

High School

Mental Health Professional

5.5x8.5

Pages:

368

ISBN:

978-1-118-36820-6

Additional Media Included:

Data CD

Item Number:

8619

Price:	$55.00

Overview

Step-by-step guidance and the latest research findings on the basics of processing assessment

Now in its Second Edition, Essentials of Processing Assessment provides critical information about this important aspect of cognitive functioning. This practical resource provides students and practitioners with the tools they need to accurately and efficiently assess an individual's ability to process information. As part of the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this book provides information mental health professionals need to practice knowledgeably, efficiently, and ethically in today's behavioral healthcare environment.

Includes illustrative material, callout boxes highlighting key concepts, and "test yourself" question for gauging and reinforcing learning
Updated throughout to include four new chapters and a new companion CD-ROM that includes all worksheets and testing charts
Packed with indispensable guidelines on organizing a processing assessment and interpreting results

Essentials of Processing Assessment, Second Edition, offers the best one-stop source of information to help students and practitioners identify processing strengths and weaknesses and plan appropriate interventions.

Contents

Series Preface; Acknowledgments
One: Introduction and Overview
Two: Psychological Processes and Learning
Three: The Neuroanatomy of Psychological Processes
Four: Strategies for Assessing Processing
Five: Assessing Processing With Cognitive Scales
Six: Assessing Memory
Seven: The Children's Psychological Processes Scale (CPPS)
Eight: Using Scales Designed to Assess Processing
Nine: Analyzing Test Results and Determining SLD
Ten: Evidence-Based Interventions for Psychological Processing Deficits
Eleven: Illustrative Case Study: References; Annotated Bibliography; About the Author; Index; About the CD-ROM; Note: All Appendixes are on the CD.
Appendix A: Selective Testing Tables for Processing and Memory
Appendix B: Batteries, Composites, and Subtests That Measure Specific Processes
Appendix C: Interview Items
Appendix D: Observation Items
Appendix E: Processing and Memory Assessment Forms
Appendix F: Children's Psychological Processes Scale
Appendix G: Psychological Processing Analyzer
Appendix H: Statistical Tables
Appendix I: Processing Assessment Report Template
Appendix J: Self-Monitoring Sheet