Handbook of Child and Adolescent Assessment (General Psychology)

Thomas H. Ollendick

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Handbook of Child and Adolescent Assessment (General Psychology)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Thomas H. Ollendick

Reading Level 8 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: understanding what’s going on inside someone’s mind isn’t as mysterious as it seems. This book takes you behind the scenes of how experts figure out what kids and teens are really feeling and thinking — but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

PsychologyBehavioral AssessmentMental IllnessChildrenMedical Examinations

Quick Assessment

This handbook provides an in-depth look at the principles and methods used to assess behavioral and mental health in children and adolescents. Suitable for middle-grade readers with an interest in psychology, it covers a range of topics including behavioral assessment and mental illness. Parents should note that while it is fictionalized, it introduces complex psychological concepts in an accessible way for ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mental Health
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

564 pages
ISBN
9780080368047
Pages
564
Publisher
Elsevier
Published
June 30, 1991
Type
Fiction

Genres

Behavioral assessment of children

Subjects

PsychologyBehavioral Assessment of ChildChildrenMedical ExaminationsMental IllnessPsychological Testing