A festschrift to Sam Messick, with papers presented at a 9/97 ETS meeting which included an int'l "Who's Who" of researchers from psychology & measurement. It reviews the latest insights on cognition and personality as domains of human functioning.

Contributors to the volume represent an international "who's who" of research scientists from the fields of psychology and measurement. It offers the insights of these leading authorities regarding cognition and personality. In particular, they address the roles of constructs and values in clarifying the theoretical and empirical work in these fields, as well as their relation to educational assessment. It is intended for professionals and students in psychology and assessment, and almost anyone doing research in cognition and personality.

"For anyone for whom tests are their business, this book has much to offer.""...the cast of writers alone should be sufficient recommendation."—The Psychology of Education Review