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WECHSLER INTELLIGENCE SCALE

In 1930, David Wechsler provide another test of intelligence. This test differs from
binet’s test on two counts ( a) provides more data. Wechsler created items
measuring performance in verbal as well as non verbal tasks and (b) medicines for
scale for adults and later on in the year 1956 he developed a separate test for
children called Wechsler intelligence scale for children (WISC)---revised version
WISC-R and also for preschool children called WPPSI.

Like Stanford binet’s test, WAIS is also an individual test, i.e. taken by one person
at a time under trainer tester. Also like Stanford, it contains wide varieties of
subtests. The subtests are categorized into two groups verbal and performance.
There are 6 verbal and 5 performance or nonverbal subtests.

But Wechsler’s test also differs from Stanford test. Unlike Stanford binet’s scale,
the subtests are not selected according to age. Wrestler has developed separate tests

1)Wechsler adult intelligence scale (WAIS) for use on adults with age range from
17 years to old age people.

2)Wechsler intelligence scale for children (WISC) for use on children ranging from
6 years to 16 years of age.

3)Wechsler preschool and primary scale of intelligence (WPPSI) for use on


children ranging from 4 to 6 years age

VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY


2)Reliability: reliability coefficient for full scale is reported higher than .90. This
means that our all scores are likely to vary very little even when the same
individual is tested on two different occasions. But the reliability scores and
subtests are relatively weaker therefore those who are interested in identifying
strengths or weakness of specific abilities must be cautious enough and keep eyes
on the reported to reliabilities of the subject. For example it is quite possible that a
16 year old boy may not perform well in object assembly test on one occasion but
he may perform quite good on the next occasion. The reliability coefficient for this
subtest is comparatively low (.52) as per the manual for WAIS-R

2) validity: the manual discusses nothing about validity. However other studies
have check the correlations between the test and academic grades and job
performances. Typically people and white collar jobs average higher in verbal
scores then performance scores. Skilled Blue collar workers attend higher scores
on performance than verbal subtests (Hetarazzo, 1972, p. 256).Wechsler scores are
well correlated with stanford-binet scale.

IQ MEASUREMENT

IQ is determined by standard scores (z scores). In order to obtain z score, the mean


and standard deviations are obtained and then equivalent standard score (z score) is
obtained. In this case standard scores are called deviation IQs.
Wechsler hairstyle diet his test on a fairly large number of sample (1700) selected
proportionately from different geographical and racial subgroups of 7 age
categories ranging from 16 to 64 (16-22,23-29,30-36,37-43,44-50,58-64). The
normal distribution of scores served as the norms for assigning standard scores or
deviations to derive deviation IQs.obviously Wechsler’s is not age-based and
unlike stanford-binet scale, it is a point scale because each correct answer of the
test item carries point and IQ is derived on the basis of the total number of credit
points earned by the set the mean of the score is equal to an IQ of hundred with 1
SD in score point as equal to 15 IQ points in the normal distribution. 10 examinees
course has SD of 1 point below the average or mean score of others in this group,
is IQ is set as 85 (IQ-mean). Similarly if he is 1 SD about mean his IQ is set at
116. The distribution of IQ on the test is tied directly to the normal distribution
curve. The percentage of individuals having IQ is below average above or between
any IQ values can be readily predicted from the normal curve

ASSETS AND LIMITATIONS

Since the initial publication, the Wechsler intelligence scales have been used in
numerous research studies and have become widely used throughout the world.
Thus, they are familiar to both researchers and practitioners and also have a long
extensive history of continuous evaluation. This enormous research base allows
practitioners to make relatively accurate predictions regarding clients.
Inconsistencies between and individuals performance and relevant research can
also be noted, alerting the practitioner that he or she needs to develop and pursue
further hypotheses. Furthermore these sectors are relatively easy to administer and
the accompanying manuals provide clear instructions, concise tables an excellent
norms. Final, but extremely important, asset of the Wechsler scales is their ability
to 8 in assessing personality variables.

One significant criticism leveled at the Wechsler scales has been their lack of data
supporting their ecological validity. This is particularly important as referral
questions are increasingly related to our clients everyday levels of functioning.
That is extent of disability, ability to function independently, everyday aspects of
memory. Although the Wechsler scales have been correlated with other measures,
including the Stanford-binet and academic achievement for the most part there has
been a notable lack of comparisons with behavior external to the scales themselves.
This is true despite the belief that many significant areas of a person such as
adaptive behavior, personal competence or need for achievement, are separate (but
related) constructs. In particular the meanings associated with sub test scores
should be investigated in more depth. There are several additional limitations to the
Wechsler scales. Some critics deliver that norms may not be applicable for ethnic
minorities or persons from Lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

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