Test Development and Use Internationally

Abstract

Test development and use constitute psychology’s most important contribution to applied psychology. This article summarizes the status of test development and use internationally. Country and regional differences in test development and use exist and are explained in reference to qualities needed to support test development and use. The relevance of tests, like other technologies, should change in light of changing needs of those who rely on test data. Several somewhat prominent changes to which tests should respond are reviewed.

Keywords

• Test development internationally
• Test use internationally
• International Test Commission
• Test use in Greece