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Clinical Guide to Effective Psychological Assessment and Report Writing Integrating Research into Practice


Free Download Clinical Guide to Effective Psychological Assessment and Report Writing: Integrating Research into Practice by Rosemary Flanagan
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 130 Pages | ISBN : 303167183X | 9.1 MB
The book examines the preparation and presentation of psychological data reports for various stakeholders (e.g., teachers, parents, caregivers). It details strategies for clear and effective prose and visuals that reach beyond the narrative and emphasize data integration. Chapters are organized around specific themes contained in the overall report and its sections (e.g., cognitive, achievement, social/emotional/personality) as well as the process of data reporting, its description, and eventual communication to consumers.

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Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription


Free Download Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription by Ph.D. Gibson, Ann L., Ph.D. Wagner, Dale R., Ph.D. Heyward, Vivian H.
English | February 1, 2024 | ISBN: 1718221622 | 593 pages | MOBI | 96 Mb
The text reflects the most recent exercise testing and prescription guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), along with physical activity recommendations from the U.S. government and American Heart Association. It highlights ACSM guidelines for physical activity and exercise testing requirements to consider before beginning exercise programs. Combining important research with practical application of testing and prescription protocols, the ninth edition also features the following:A new full-color interior to provide more detail and understanding of concepts through photos and figuresNew step-by-step assessment sidebars that make it easy to locate and refer to assessment proceduresModern guidelines for usage of current technology to test and monitor physical activityDemonstrations of many of the assessments and exercises, provided in 73 video clipsStructured around the five physical fitness components-cardiorespiratory capacity, muscular fitness, body composition, flexibility, and balance-the text begins with an overview of physical activity, health, and chronic disease, including discussion of preliminary health screenings and risk classification. Readers will gain insight into field and laboratory assessments and testing protocols for each component, along with detailed information on properly administering the most common assessments. The 73 related video clips, delivered online through HKPropel, provide detailed instruction and demonstration for performing many of the assessments and exercises; these include functional movement assessment, pull-up and push-up testing, flywheel training, and more.

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Challenges and Innovations in Speaking Assessment


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English | ISBN: 1138707155 | 2024 | 216 pages | EPUB, PDF | 4 MB + 13 MB
The assessment of second language speaking ability has played a central role in the evolution of language testing theory and practice. Educational Testing Service (ETS) has been a primary innovator in all dimensions of speaking assessment since the 1970s, addressing critical challenges through the advent of new test designs, scoring practices, and measurement technologies to make especially large-scale, standardized testing of speaking ability a reality.

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Challenges and Innovations in Speaking Assessment


Free Download Larry Davis, "Challenges and Innovations in Speaking Assessment "
English | ISBN: 1138707155 | 2024 | 216 pages | EPUB, PDF | 4 MB + 13 MB
The assessment of second language speaking ability has played a central role in the evolution of language testing theory and practice. Educational Testing Service (ETS) has been a primary innovator in all dimensions of speaking assessment since the 1970s, addressing critical challenges through the advent of new test designs, scoring practices, and measurement technologies to make especially large-scale, standardized testing of speaking ability a reality.

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Terrorism and Counterterrorism A Moral Assessment


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2013 | 132 Pages | ISBN: 940076006X | PDF | 1 MB
This book presents a definition of terrorism that is broad and descriptive and much needed to prevent misunderstanding. The book identifies the features that make terrorism ‘wrong’, including coerciveness, the violation of rights and undermining of trust. Next, it evaluates reasons given for terrorism such as the protection of human rights and the liberation of oppressed groups as not normally justified. Following this, the book identifies and evaluates international responses to terrorism, taking into account General Assembly and Security Council resolutions, United Nations conventions and criminalization in international law. It also looks at national responses which often take the shape of surveillance, detention, interrogation, trials, targeted killings, intrusion and invasion. Finally, the book discusses how, if at all, the moral norms of personal morality apply to the actions of nation states.​

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SINDA Standardized Infant NeuroDevelopmental Assessment An Instrument for Early Detection of Neurodevelopmental Disorde


Free Download Mijna Hadders-Algra, "SINDA Standardized Infant NeuroDevelopmental Assessment: An Instrument for Early Detection of Neurodevelopmental Disorde"
English | ISBN: 1911612611 | 2022 | 208 pages | PDF | 25 MB
Standardized Infant NeuroDevelopmental Assessment (SINDA) has been developed as a screening instrument for infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months corrected age, to assist early detection of infants at high risk of neurodevelopmental disorders. It is the first developmental instrument to allow a comprehensive (360-degree approach) including "all" dimensions of development. It has three scales: a neurological (28 items), developmental (15 items per month of age; total 113 items) and socio-emotional scale (6 items). It can be used quickly in virtually any environment and requires only simple equipment, so excellent when financial and time considerations are important.

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Regional Assessment of Climate Change in the Mediterranean Volume 3 Case Studies


Free Download Regional Assessment of Climate Change in the Mediterranean: Volume 3: Case Studies By Maureen D. Agnew, Clare M. Goodess, Debbie Hemming, Christos Giannakopoulos (auth.), Antonio Navarra, Laurence Tubiana (eds.)
2013 | 225 Pages | ISBN: 9400757689 | PDF | 5 MB
This is the third volume of a three-volume final report, which thoroughly describes, synthesizes and analyzes the results of the four-year Integrated Research Project CIRCE – Climate Change and Impact Research: Mediterranean Environment, funded by the EU 6th Framework Programme. Conducted under the auspices of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology in Rome, Italy, the study was designed to predict and to quantify the physical impacts of climate change in the Mediterranean, and to assess the most influential consequences for the population of the region.

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Regional Assessment of Climate Change in the Mediterranean Volume 2 Agriculture, Forests and Ecosystem Services and People


Free Download Regional Assessment of Climate Change in the Mediterranean: Volume 2: Agriculture, Forests and Ecosystem Services and People By Monia Santini, Riccardo Valentini (auth.), Antonio Navarra, Laurence Tubiana (eds.)
2013 | 404 Pages | ISBN: 9400757719 | PDF | 7 MB
Volume 2 of a three-volume final report thoroughly describes, synthesizes and analyzes the results of the four-year Integrated Research Project CIRCE – Climate Change and Impact Research: Mediterranean Environment, funded by the EU 6th Framework Programme. Conducted under the auspices of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology in Rome, Italy, CIRCE was designed to predict and to quantify the physical impacts of climate change in the Mediterranean, and to assess the most influential consequences for the region’s population. This volume incorporates Parts 3 and 4 of the report, reviewing current knowledge of observed climate variability and trends in the Mediterranean, and including descriptions of available temperature and precipitation station and gridded data sets.

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