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 "e;test yourself"e; question for gauging and reinforcing learning Update 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.

Step-by-step guidance and the latest research findings on the basics of processing assessmentNow 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* Update 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 resultsEssentials 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.

Series Preface xiAcknowledgments xiiiOne: Introduction and Overview 1Two: Psychological Processes and Learning 25Three: The Neuroanatomy of Psychological Processes 61Four: Strategies for Assessing Processing 75Five: Assessing Processing With Cognitive Scales 107Six: Assessing Memory 135Seven: The Children's Psychological Processes Scale (CPPS) 175Eight: Using Scales Designed to Assess Processing 207Nine: Analyzing Test Results and Determining SLD 225Ten: Evidence-Based Interventions for Psychological Processing Deficits 261Eleven: Illustrative Case Study 291References 319Annotated Bibliography 335About the Author 339Index 341About the CD-ROM 349Note: All Appendixes are on the CD.Appendix A Selective Testing Tables for Processing and MemoryAppendix B Batteries, Composites, and Subtests That Measure Specific ProcessesAppendix C Interview ItemsAppendix D Observation ItemsAppendix E Processing and Memory Assessment FormsAppendix F Children's Psychological Processes ScaleAppendix G Psychological Processing AnalyzerAppendix H Statistical TablesAppendix I Processing Assessment Report TemplateAppendix J Self-Monitoring Sheet