International advances, projects and challenges in psychological testing
Keywords:
Tests administration, Evaluation, Professional practiceAbstract
The current development of psychometrics and the standardization of the psychological practice define a contexto marked by the importance given to the correct use of tests. National and international associations of tests are established in a social and scientific environment characterized by positive attitudes toward the use of tests, availability of quality tests, regulation of professional practice and international collaboration. These associations work together in establishing guidelines that offer guides to best practices by using a pragmatic orientation. In this paper, we briefly describe the latest developments in testing, and we point out the importance of the test commissions and guidelines to improve the use of tests.
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