Evidence-based Assessment of Cognitive Functioning in Pediatric Psychology
Year: 2008
Type: article
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To review the evidence base for measures of cognitive functioning frequently used within the field of pediatric psychology. METHODS: From a list of 47 measures identified by the Society of Pediatric Psychology (Division 54) Evidence-Based Assessment Task Force Workgroup, 27 measures were included in the review. Measures were organized, reviewed, and evaluated according to general domains of functioning (e.g., attention/executive functioning, memory). RESULTS: Twenty-two of 27 measures reviewed demonstrated psychometric properties that met "Well-established" criteria as set forth by the Assessment Task Force. Psychometric properties were strongest for measures of general cognitive ability and weakest for measures of visual-motor functioning and attention. CONCLUSIONS: We report use of "Well-established" measures of overall cognitive functioning, nonverbal intelligence, academic achievement, language, and memory and learning. For several specific tests in the domains of visual-motor functioning and attention, additional psychometric data are needed for measures to meet criteria as "Well established."
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology
Authors: J. M. Campbell, R. T. Brown, S. E. Cavanagh, S. F. Vess, M. J. Segall
Institutions: University of Georgia, Temple University
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2136552457