Summary : On problems raised by the use of psychological tests. A special issue of the American Psychologist published in october 1981 gives an opportunity to examine some of the problems raised by the use of psychological tests. The fact that the contestation which is observed often bears on tests as measurement instruments, whereas its true object is to be found in some social problems which the use of tests bring to light, is stressed. The awareness concerning this « error » about the object of contestation does not seem sufficient, for the time being, to overcome misunderstandings which tend to confuse the debate. Key-words : psychological tests, psychological measurement.Résumé Un numéro de l'American Psychologist paru en octobre 1981 ...