"The SPSI-A...should be very useful to educators, psychologists, and child welfare researchers who need an outstanding problem-solving tool. I used an earlier version of the instrument with youths in our agency's care. The performance of the test itself was excellent."

"This test and corresponding manual has provided a comprehensive and well defined description of the process of social problem solving and provides a means to adequately measure components of that process. This test... allows [professionals] to clearly identify where problems within this process are occurring."

"The SPSI-A is designed to be an excellent tool to identify deficient problem-solving skills in adolescents."

"The measure itself is easy to score and the manual outlines clearly how to derive and discuss the profile that is generated."

"The manual is extremely readable and even those who are not acquainted with the social problem-solving process can obtain a clear understanding of the process and the importance it holds in healthy development."

"I have rarely read a book so well written and thorough. The authors have gone to extraordinary lengths to cover all the aspects of theory, past literature, and psychometrics that are essential to making the case for their instrument."