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Measuring Suicidal Behavior and Risk in Children and Adolescents (Measurement and Instrumentation in Psychology)
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Measuring Suicidal Behavior and Risk in Children and Adolescents (Measurement and Instrumentation in Psychology) | Hardcover

by David B., Ph.D. Goldston (Author)

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Binding:  Hardcover
Publisher:  American Psychological Association (APA)
Edition:  1st Edition
Page Count:  303 Pages
Publication Date:  May 01, 2003
Sales Rank:  1,450,859st


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Duke Univ., Durham, NC. Text provides up-to-date information on a wide range of instruments used to evaluate suicidal behaviors in children and adolescents. Discusses the conceptual, definitional, and psychometric issues important in evaluating and comparing various assessment instruments. For researchers and practitioners.

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