History of Psychological Testing from the Perspective of Test Developers in Japan

Abstract In this study, the history of psychological testing in Japan is described using oral method. Seven test developers discussed development Japanese versions Wechsler Intelligence Scale, Binet‐Simon and Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children. Three conclusions were identified. First, motivation developing tests shifted from one personal aspiration to a wider responsibility specialists' desiring make social contributions. Second, working small, familiar, collaborative groups specialists conducting well‐organized projects. Third, has variously been led by researchers, publishers, researcher‐and‐publisher collaborations, or institutes. addition, study identifies contemporary challenges tests, specifically due insufficient numbers participants developers.