Identifying major profile patterns in a population: an exploratory study of WAIS and GATB patterns
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Profile analysis via multidimensional scaling (PAMS), studies the prominent profiles of a battery of measures in a given population. A PAMS analysis of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R) reveals two dimensions corresponding to four profiles. A similar analysis of the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB) also reveals four profiles. Similarity between the WAIS verbal profile and the GATB cognitive profile indicates a generality to the PAMS profile across batteries. However, evidence on the bases of brain chemistry or development is needed to identify the basic profiles.
Publication Name: Psychological Assessment
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 1040-3590
Year: 1996
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Comparison of the WAIS with its mainland Chinese version: comment on Ryan, Dai, and Paolo (1992)
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While comparing the original Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised for China, (WAIS-RC) manual with an article by J.J. Ryan, X. Dai, and A.N. Paolo many inconsistencies were found. Inconsistencies between the mean ranges and sample size in the WAIS-R and the WAIS-RC were seen. The "scatter decrease" of WAIS-RC as a function of years of education is under doubt as it ignores important cultural influences. The generalizations of WAIS-RC are based on an urban sample that does not reflect the entire Chinese population.
Publication Name: Psychological Assessment
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 1040-3590
Year: 1996
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Comparison of the K-BIT with short forms of the WAIS-R in a neuropsychological population
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The Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test (K-BIT) is compared with short forms of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R) and Full Scale IQ (FSIQ). Results show that K-BIT can accurately predict FSIQ although the WAIS-R performed slightly better than the K-BIT. The WAIS-R short forms also have the advantage in terms of cost and time since remaining subtests can be added whenever needed.
Publication Name: Psychological Assessment
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 1040-3590
Year: 1997
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