Many journal literature databases provide access to tests, instruments, and reviews.

Tests and instruments fall into two general categories:

• Non-commercial – Usually the easiest to locate and many can be searched in the journal literature, in books, or in an online web search. You will often find reviews of tests as well. If you find the full-text of a non-commercial test it is sometimes necessary to ask permission from the author(s) to administer them.
• Commercial – Usually available through a publisher for a fee. Be aware of copyright restrictions. Commercially distributed tests and instruments are typically not readily available through searching the journal literature or online resources. You can usually find critiques or reviews of published tests in reference sources, but access to the full instrument is limited unless otherwise indicated.

For more information about commercial and non-commercial tests, see the American Psychological Association’s
FAQ/Finding Information about Psychological Tests.  For assistance using these resources, please email the Reference Desk or call 501-686-6734.

• National Information Center on Health Services Research and Health Care Technology (NICHSR) – Browse by instrument/indices title for test information and references.

• Tests in print. UAMS Ref: WM 145 T289
• Tests, a comprehensive reference for assessments in psychology, education, and business. UAMS Ref: WM 145 T287
• Test critiques. UAMS Ref: WM 145 T288
• Directory of unpublished experimental mental measures. UAMS Ref: WM 145 G569d
• Measuring health: a guide to rating scales and questionnaires. UAMS Books: WA 900 M148m

The UAMS Library catalog can be used to locate additional print and electronic resources for tests and instruments that are part of the UAMS or Regional Center libraries collections. Suggested subject headings include:

• psychological tests
• psychological tests and abstracts
• psychological tests adolescent
• psychological tests infant
• psychological tests instrumentation
• psychological tests periodicals
• psychological tests standards