Research with the Wechsler Intelligence Scales for Adults: 1955-60

The WAIS, as a measure of intelligence, is a marked improvement over its predecessor. Variables such as sex, age, and numerous environmental factors have been shown to affect scores. As a diagnostic aid, the WAIS remains as questionable as the earlier forms. Research in the latter area has been gene...

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Published in:Psychological bulletin 1962-01, Vol.59 (1), p.1-26
Main Authors: Guertin, Wilson H, Rabin, Albert I, Frank, George H, Ladd, Clayton E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Human
Humans
Intelligence
Intelligence Tests
Old Medline
Psychometrics
Test Scores
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
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Summary:The WAIS, as a measure of intelligence, is a marked improvement over its predecessor. Variables such as sex, age, and numerous environmental factors have been shown to affect scores. As a diagnostic aid, the WAIS remains as questionable as the earlier forms. Research in the latter area has been generally inadequate, a major problem being the lack of an adequate theoretical framework.
ISSN:0033-2909
1939-1455
DOI:10.1037/h0040560