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 in:American journal of education 1994-02, Vol.102 (2), p.222-234
Main Author: Madaus, George F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Authenticity
Constructivism (Learning)
Educational Testing
Elementary Secondary Education
Ethics
Evaluation Methods
Measurement Techniques
Occupational Tests
Psychological Testing
Review Essays
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
1549-6511