Tests and Psychological Measures

A collection of resources to support the discovery and use of psychological tests, measures, and assessment instruments.

Where do I start?

Background Information: Gather background information before searching for a specific test or measure.

Population, patient, or problem: What are the patient's or population's characteristics? (e.g., age, education level, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, inpatient/outpatient) What is the condition, behavior, or disease you are interested in?
Intervention or exposure: What do you want to do with this patient? (e.g., treat, observe, diagnose)
Who publishes the test?
How can you evaluate the test?
How can you obtain more information about a specific test?

Topic Development: Some find exploring the PsycTESTS Classification Codes for additional information helpful. Every record in APA PsycTests receives an APA PsycTests Classification, used to identify the general area of psychology that the measure is designed to assess.

Topic Guides:

NOTE: The APA PsycTests Classification System differs from the APA PsycInfo Classification System, but it was created using the same principles.