Testing's Place in Society: An Essay Review of "Testing Testing: Social Consequences of the Examined Life" by F. Allen Hanson

This analysis of testing as a social institution covers contemporary testing, from tests of integrity, truthfulness, and drug tests (authenticity tests) through tests of achievement, intelligence, and vocational interest (qualifying tests). It is argued that tests both construct social persons and c...

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Published inAmerican journal of education Vol. 102; no. 2; p. 222
Main Author Madaus, George F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.02.1994
Subjects
Authenticity
Constructivism (Learning)
Educational Testing
Elementary Secondary Education
Ethics
Evaluation Methods
Measurement Techniques
Occupational Tests
Psychological Testing
Social Constructivism
Social Control
Social Environment
Social Influences
Social Reinforcement
Test Use
Vocational Evaluation
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Summary:This analysis of testing as a social institution covers contemporary testing, from tests of integrity, truthfulness, and drug tests (authenticity tests) through tests of achievement, intelligence, and vocational interest (qualifying tests). It is argued that tests both construct social persons and control and dominate them. (SLD)
ISSN:0195-6744