The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale—Revised (WAIS-R): factor structure in a British, neurologically impaired population

The first factor analysis of the WAIS-R is reported on a British clinical population. In a sample of 135 neurologically impaired young adults the verbal and perceptual-organisation factors were recovered. No freedom from distractability factor was found. The need for further replications on clinical...

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Published in:Personality and individual differences 1993, Vol.14 (1), p.255-257
Main Authors: Sturmey, P., Gatherer, A., Ghadiali, E., Hallett, S., Searle, Y.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biological and medical sciences
Medical sciences
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychometrics. Diagnostic aid systems
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Techniques and methods
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Summary:The first factor analysis of the WAIS-R is reported on a British clinical population. In a sample of 135 neurologically impaired young adults the verbal and perceptual-organisation factors were recovered. No freedom from distractability factor was found. The need for further replications on clinical populations is highlighted.
ISSN:0191-8869
1873-3549
DOI:10.1016/0191-8869(93)90198-C