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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.

Models, Personality tests, Aptitude tests, Multidimensional scaling, General aptitude test battery

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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.

Psychological aspects, Health aspects, China, Criticism and interpretation, Chinese, Chinese (Asian people)

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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.

Evaluation, Intelligence tests, Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test

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