Description

Discover a comprehensive collection of psychological tests and measures published by the American Psychological Association. This database offers detailed test descriptions, development information, and administration guidelines—plus downloadable instruments for most records. Covering materials from the early 1900s to today, APA PsycTests is an essential resource for anyone seeking validated tools for psychological assessment.

We’ve recently migrated from EBSCO APA to ProQuest APA, so while the content remains the same, these are now external databases with a different layout and sources from these databases aren't included in the main Library Search..

Why Use APA PsycTests? 

  • Extensive Collection: Thousands of tests, measures, and instruments across diverse psychological constructs.
  • Full-text Access: Many records include the complete test, administration instructions, and scoring details.
  • Comprehensive Metadata: Each entry provides purpose, construct, target population, and reliability/validity data.
  • Linked Research: Connects tests to related scholarly articles for deeper insights.
  • Exclusive Coverage: Focuses on unpublished tests, making it a go-to source for original instruments.

Pro Tip:

Use advanced search filters (e.g., by construct, population, or test type) to quickly find the most relevant instruments for your research or clinical needs.

Database Content
Psychological tests
Included in the Library Search?
No
AI Tools included?
Yes

Help using this resource

How do I get started?

  1. Go to APA PsycTests.
    Click on the open database button at the top of this page.
  2. Choose your Search Mode
    • Basic Search: Ideal for quick keyword searches.
    • Advanced Search: Recommended for precise filtering by fields such as:
      • Test Name
      • Construct
      • Population
      • Author
      • Year
  3. Enter Your Search Terms
    • Use keywords related to the psychological construct or test you need.
    • Combine terms with Boolean operators:
      • AND (narrows results)
      • OR (broadens results)
      • NOT (excludes terms)
  4. Apply Filters
    On the results page, use filters to refine by
    • Test Type (e.g., questionnaire, interview)
    • Population (e.g., adults, children)
    • Language
    • Publication
    • Year
  5. Review Test Records
    Each record includes:  
    • Test Description
    • Purpose and Constructs
    • Population Reliability/Validity
    • Full-text availability (if provided)

Want to explore more?

Head over to the ProQuest LibGuide to learn about search tips, saving articles, citation tools, and more!

Need help?

Librarians are on hand to support you with using this database. You can book a one-to-one appointment at a time that suits you, just visit our online booking system

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