Testing's Place in Society: An Essay Review of "Testing Testing: Social Consequences of the Examined Life" by F. Allen Hanson.

Madaus, George F.

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Publication Date: 1994

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Testing's Place in Society: An Essay Review of "Testing Testing: Social Consequences of the Examined Life" by F. Allen Hanson.

Madaus, George F.

American Journal of Education, v102 n2 p222-34 Feb 1994

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)

Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethics, Evaluation Methods, Measurement Techniques, Occupational Tests, Psychological Testing, Social Control, Social Environment, Social Influences, Social Reinforcement, Test Use, Vocational Evaluation

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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