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Keywords waisiii, wasi, short forms, intelligence, assessment. The wechsler adult intelligence scale wais is an iq test designed to measure intelligence and cognitive ability in adults and older adolescents. The wasi is nationally standardized, yields the three traditional verbal, performance, full scale iq scores, and is linked to the wechsler intelligence scale for childrenfourth edition wisc iv, and the wechsler adult intelligence scalethird edition wais iii. The wasi as a screening tool for counselors in the. It is a revision of the wechsler abbreviated scale of intelligence wasi. Neuropsychological testing has been criticised for having limited ability to predict functional outcomes such as return to work. The list of acronyms and abbreviations related to wasi wechsler abbreviated scale of intelligence. The wasi is a general intelligence, or iq test designed to assess specific and overall cognitive. Validity of the wechsler abbreviated scale of intelligence and other. Individually administered assessment of intelligence of examinees aged 6 through 90 years.
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Wechsler abbreviated scale of intelligence second edition. Wasi was developed to meet professionals demands for a brief but reliable measure of intellectual ability that could be used in multiple settings. The wasi is nationally standardized, yields the three traditional verbal, performance, full scale iq scores, and is linked to the wechsler. The wechsler abbreviated scale of intelligence wasi test delivers an estimation of a students general intellectual ability by measuring the verbal, nonverbal, and general cognition of individuals from 6 to 89 years of age.
This technical report provides information relevant to substituting scores obtained from four wechsler abbreviated scale of intelligence second edition wasi ii. Subtestiq scale scaled score vocabulary 12 block design 10 similarities 14 matrix reasoning 12 verbal comprehension index 115 perceptual reasoning index 105 full4 iq 111 the wasi groups an individuals ability into two global areas. Wasi ii maintains the original format and structure but offers greater clinical utility and efficiency. Wechsler, 2011 subtests for the corresponding wechsler intelligence scale for childrenfourth edition wisciv. The wasiii, a revision of the wasi, provides a brief, reliable measure of cognitive ability for use in clinical, educational, and research settings. Construct validity of the wechsler abbreviated scale of. With india norms, wasi is now more accurate for use with the indian population. Wechsler, 2011 for the corresponding wechsler adult intelligence scalefourth edition waisiv. Wechsler intelligence scale an overview sciencedirect. Wechsler, 2008 subtest scores when deriving waisiv composite scores. Nzart and the wechsler abbreviated scale of intelligence wasi. The wasiii was developed to provide quick and accurate estimates.
The wechsler abbreviated scale of intelligence second edition wasiii was used to assess fullscale iq using the two subtests estimate vocabulary and matrix reasoning. Wechsler, 2011 is an individually administered, brief, reliable measure of cognitive ability for clinical, educational, and research settings. Wechsler abbreviated scale of intelligence, second edition sarah m. The wechsler intelligence scale for children wisc, developed by david wechsler, is an individually administered intelligence test for children between the ages of 6 and 16. Wechsler abbreviated scale of intelligencesecond edition wasiii the wechsler abbreviated scale of intelligence wasi provides a quick, reliable measure to assess an individuals verbal, nonverbal, and general cognitive functioning in any setting. Wechsler, 2011 is a brief intelligence test designed for individuals aged 6 through 90 years. It generates a full scale iq formerly known as an intelligence quotient or iq score that represents. The psychological corporation, 1999 eliminated the need to create short forms of more comprehensive intelligence tests such as the wisciii. Wechsler abbreviated scale of intelligence wasiii nathan. Abbreviated scale of intelligence second edition wasi ii wechsler 2011 6 90 individually administered, normreferenced brief measure of intelligence.
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