101297: The Psychologist's Book of Personality Tests

About the Course:

Based on the latest research, this inspiring guide by renowned author and psychologist Dr. Louis Janda presents twenty-four psychological tests that will help your clients/patients identify the barriers standing between them and a more fulfilling personal and professional life—and figure out how they can overcome them. Developed by behavioral researchers for professional use, these tests are divided into three sections—personal barriers, interpersonal barriers, and one’s capacity for change—and cover every aspect of personality, from self-esteem, impulsiveness, and self-efficacy, to intimacy, anger, and romantic relationships. Best of all, at the end of each test, Dr. Janda provides expert advice that will help your clients/patients use their results to make changes for themselves or help them decide whether they should seek additional professional help. The Psychologist’s Book of Personality Tests will not only help you help your clients/patients achieve greater personal and professional success—it will show them how to get what they want out of life.

Journal/Publisher:

Wiley and Sons

Publication Date:

2001

Author

Janda, Louis, Ph.D.

About the Author:

Louis Janda, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Old Dominion University. He is also the author of The Psychologist’s Book of Self-Tests: 25 Love, Sex, Intelligence, Career, and Personality Tests and Love and Sex Tests, along with six psychology textbooks. He has appeared on Donahue, Geraldo, and Sonya Friedman, among other television shows.

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially psychologists, counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about basic personality tests that can be used by patients in conjunction with their therapy. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Identify ways in which the personality tests presented can enhance work with clients.

2. Help patients understand the limitations as well as the potential benefits of self-report tests.

3. Define norms and how they are used to compare individual test results with general population averages.

4. Apply tests presented with clients as deemed appropriate to the efficacy of their therapy.

5. Explain how test results can be used to motivate people to make changes in their lives.