Children were tested on the WPPSI and Stanford-Binet and after three years they were tested on the WISC. Results indicate that the WISC scores were significantly higher than the two other tests. The results of the various subtests of the three tests are compared and discussed. (SE)

Data on the concurrent validity of the McCarthy Scales, using two Wechsler Scales for Children as criteria, were compared with those of previous studies. Significant moderate to strong correlations at preschool and school-age levels between the General Cognitive Index of the McCarthy and Wechsler IQ's were noted. (Author/RD)

In a study of the effects of mixing children of different backgrounds, 18 disadvantaged Mexican-American children were integrated into classes with 36 advantaged Anglo peers to see if the intellectual performance of the Mexican-Americans would be favorably affected. Comparisons were also made between 18 children of the same ethnic group who were…

Assessments of the home environments of 116 families whose twins were participants in a longitudinal study of early mental development were conducted. Predictions of offspring intelligence scores increased from ages six months to six years old. Although home/family variables were related to mental development, so were parental education and SES.…

Current research indicates the possible influence of IE development on cognitive development. Efforts are being made to identify behaviors by which parents or teachers can increase development of internal control expectancies in preschool children. Studies correlating children's IE scores with various mother behaviors or mother-child interaction…

This text is designed not only as a teaching text but also as a reference source for students and professionals on the assessment of the cognitive development of children. Chapters address: (1) process challenges of assessing children; (2) context challenges in assessing children; (3) ethical, legal, and professional applications of assessment…