The practice of psychological assessment among school psychologists.

A national survey of 274 school psychologists is utilized to evaluate both the current status of psychological assessment in the schools and the most frequently used instruments in 8 different assessment areas—intelligence, achievement (general and specific), perceptual functioning, personality, behavior rating, preschool evaluation, and vocational interest. Implications for training and practice are discussed. (13 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)