Wechsler abbreviated scale of intelligence--

D Wechsler - 1999 - psycnet.apa.org
D Wechsler
1999psycnet.apa.org
The WASI–II, a revision of the WASI, provides a brief, reliable measure of cognitive ability for
use in clinical, educational, and research settings. This revision maintains the format and
structure of the WASI while offering new content and improvements to provide greater
clinical utility and efficiency. Psychologists and researchers can use this quick and reliable
measure when screening for intellectual disabilities or intellectual giftedness, or to: 1) screen
to determine if in-depth intellectual assessment is needed, 2) reassess after a�…
Abstract
The WASI–II, a revision of the WASI, provides a brief, reliable measure of cognitive ability for use in clinical, educational, and research settings. This revision maintains the format and structure of the WASI while offering new content and improvements to provide greater clinical utility and efficiency. Psychologists and researchers can use this quick and reliable measure when screening for intellectual disabilities or intellectual giftedness, or to: 1) screen to determine if in-depth intellectual assessment is needed, 2) reassess after a comprehensive evaluation. 3) estimate a range of FSIQ scores on comprehensive batteries, 4) assess cognitive functioning of individuals referred for psychiatric evaluations, 5) measure IQ scores for vocational, rehabilitation, or research purposes, and 6) compare results to the Wechsler Family Fundamentals: Academic Skills to determine a student’s academic strengths and needs based on an ability-achievement discrepancy analysis. The WASI–II builds on the strength of the WASI by providing updated versions of the WASI Vocabulary, Similarities, Block Design and Matrix Reasoning subtests, flexible administration options (ie, four-or two-subtest versions), and strengthened connections with the WISC�–IV and WAIS�–IV. Subtests have been updated to provide a variety of improvements including shortened and streamlined instructions, better floors and ceilings, as well as item content that more closely mirrors that of the WISC–IV and the WAIS–IV.(PsycTESTS Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved)
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