Demonstrated that equally weighting Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale subtests that differ in validity reduces potential validity. Concluded that vocabulary and information in concert have greater validity than either subtest by itself and that the addition of a third test will not result in a consistent increase in validity. (LLL)

Compared the abilities of the most recent editions of the Henmon-Nelson and the Slosson tests to estimate Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (Revised) scaled scores and intelligence quotients. The Henmon-Nelson's validity coefficients were higher than their counterparts for the Slosson, but the Slosson had a higher ceiling and a lower floor.…

Reports reliability data for Wechsler Subtest comparisons to supplement the data in the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised and Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised manuals. Results indicated that the reliabilities of the differences between Wechsler Subtest scores are low enough to warrant the exercise of caution in interpreting…

Older adults (n=224) completed Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R) and questionnaire eliciting information about subjects' perceptions of WAIS-R across five categories. Most subjects experienced WAIS-R as interesting, challenging, motivating, and within their endurance. Picture Arrangement and Block Design were only two subtests…

Utilized time-saving Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) scoring procedures in two ex post facto investigations following approaches outlined by Vincent (1979) and Himelstein (1983). Results indicated high correlation between the Vincent and Himelstein approaches and WAIS Verbal, Performance, and Full Scale IQs while maintaining integrity of…

This study provided more details on the nature of the intellectual deficit suffered by persons having closed head injuries and the recovery process as measured on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS). (Author/RK)

The abilities of the Henmon-Nelson, Cardall-Miles, Slosson and Quick Tests to predict WAIS-FS scores in a psychiatric hospital were compared. (Author)

Investigated the use of the Revised Beta for predicting Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R) scores of low functioning minority group criminal offenders (N=90). Results showed that offenders scored significantly lower on the Beta than on the WAIS-R. (LLL)

Administered the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-Revised, Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, and Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised to mildly retarded adults (N=21). Results indicated that the revised Peabody tended to yield significantly lower estimates of functioning than did the other measures. (Author/LLL)

Considered methods of evaluating the pattern of subtest scores on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised. The rationale and method for calculating the size of the significant difference between a subtest and the mean of the subtests scores for an individual are described. (JAC)

Investigated the Vocabulary-Block Design short form for the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (Revised), Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale and Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (Revised) in a sample of 126 male delinquent adolescents. Concluded that short forms, especially the WAIS and WAIS-R, are useful screening tests. (Author/JAC)

Obtained Wherry hierarchical factor solution on Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised subtests intercorrelations for 108 alcoholic adults. Found ability arrangement consistent with Vernon's structure-of-intellect model. Ability hierarchy consisted of strong general intelligence factor defined by all 11 subtests, which accounted for 49% of…

Provides initial information on the relationship of the Shipley-WAIS Conversion scores to the WAIS-R (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale). Results support the need for new conversion norms for Shipley to WAIS-R scores. The old Shipley to WAIS conversion scores overestimated the WAIS-R scores, particularly among lower-functioning inmates.…

Examined relative efficacy of two short forms of Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R) with respect to accurate subtest profile scatter (N=50). Subtest scores of both split-half Satz-Mogel short form and criterion referenced Modified WAIS-R (WAIS-RM) short form were found to differ significantly from full-length WAIS-R subtest scores.…

Examined Shipley-Hartford Scale effectiveness in predicting Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised Full Scale intelligence quotients (IQ) in hospital patients (N=156). Analyses revealed overestimation of below average Full Scale IQs, underestimation of above average IQs. Advanced age was associated with low conceptual quotients, suggesting that…