Psychological measures (tests, scales, inventories, etc.) can be difficult to obtain without paying a fee. Most often, you need to purchase the test from a commercial publisher or the test's author.
If you wish to acquire a test for educational purposes, you may be able to obtain a copy free of charge; however, this still entails contacting the publisher or author and stating your purpose for the test.
Occasionally, a test will be included with a journal article or printed in part or in full in books.
FAQ: Finding Information About Psychological Tests The APA Science Directorate answers hundreds of calls and emails each year from persons trying to locate the right test or find more information about psychological tests. APA neither sells nor endorses testing instruments, but it does provide guidance in using available resources to find psychological tests.
Tests & Measures in the Social Sciences A service of the University of Texas, this is an index to compilations of tests available in many libraries. The site was designed as an aid to locate tests, measures, instruments, etc. when there is a known title or author and a copy of the test is desired.
You will find books on various tests listed in IUCAT. Use author or test name searches when looking for a specific instrument. A keyword search using "tests" will identify and retrieve test titles or resources about tests. When looking for a specific category of tests, a subject search is best. Subject headings most frequently used for locating tests are:
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