Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

The Pros and Cons of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-III) Introduction This paper discusses the pros and cons of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-III). First, important definitional, theoretical issues, including the nature of intelligence, a brief history, and pros and cons are discussed. Next, the development, reliability, validity, and assets and limitations of the WAIS-III are examined

Test Critique Assignment Kimberly T. Mulder Faulkner University Test Critique Assignment The name of the test is The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R). It was revised and developed so that it could update item content so that it could provide new standards, and so that it would still be effective as a basic tool of intelligence and an effective analytical and research tool. The purpose of this study were to determine the constructs measured by the test and the reliability of

Intelligence Definition and Measurement Defining and testing for intelligence is a controversial issue and has been since the first intelligence test was created and administered. Many forms of intelligence and achievement tests exist and using a particular test is a matter of preference and depending on the areas of intelligence is desired to be measured. This paper will start by critiquing the major definitions of intelligence, and determine the best definition for each chosen intelligence and

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition(WAIS-IV) was created to account for some of the psychometric weaknesses of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Third Edition (WAIS-III). For example, the WAIS-III lacked in fluid reasoning and as a results figure weights were added to the WAIS-IV (Flanagan & Harrison, 2012). David Wechsler, the original creator of the Wechsler scales had a theory of intelligence but included abilities that could not be measured by IQ test that was available at

Abstract In attempting to understand intelligence, it can be alleged that someone who is intelligent is able to make logical reasonable decisions, to assess situations, has read extensively, has good ideas and is an expert on a particular subject. This then leads to the question, how is intelligence measured? This article is concerned with discussing the involvement of David Wechsler and his role in the development of the IQ (Intelligence Quotient) test by describing the history and content of such

At that point, the raw scores steadily declined across the older age groups. Kaufman and Kaufman note that the peak level for fluid intelligence on the KBIT-2 extends into higher age ranges than peak levels for other tests, suggesting that a causal factor is the nature of Matrices, which is neither timed nor speeded and contains no motor component. Kaufman and Kaufman carried out concurrent

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Test History was first founded by psychologist David Wechsler and published in 1955 This intelligence test was made to be able to measure intelligence in adults and older adolescents. Wechsler believed that intelligence was not found in one single intelligence factor but of numerous diverse mental capabilities. He did not view or agree with the Binet intelligence because he viewed that a person intelligence was founded in multiple factors. There are four altered types

INTELLIENCE QUOTIENT A number used to represent the a person 's reasoning and problem solving ability, usually representing the person 's score on an intelligence test which consists of several IQ standardized tests. Intelligence quotient term is given by William Stern. Two of the most widely recognized are the Stanford - Binet Intelligence Scales and the Wechsler tests. There are varies online questionnaires IQ tests. They are only for entertainment like IQ-test.cc etc. Alfred Binet and the First

The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence or the WPPSI is a test they use on children from the ages of four years and six years old and six months. The test consists of fourteen subtests. These are designed into three group’s core, supplemental, and optional. In the core, the participant will be asked questions to measure their verbal skills. The supplemental is used to measure cognitive abilities. In this test, the children will be shown photos of different things and be asked to

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) is a psychological test administered individually as a measure of cognitive ability for people in the age range of 16 to 90 years of age (Climie & Rostad, pp. 581-586, 2011). The administration of this assessment may be performed by trained technicians, however, the Administration and Scoring Manual states that it is imperative that all interpretation should be done by professionals to which have adequate training in and experience with