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Peer reviewedShawver, Lois; Jew, Charles – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1978
Kunce, Ryan, and Eckelman have reported some promising evidence on an index for predicting violent behavior derived from differential Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) characteristics. The present study is an attempt to replicate their findings. Results of this study were unsuccessful. (Author)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Males, Predictive Measurement, Research Projects
Peer reviewedPrifitera, Aurelio; Ryan, Joseph J. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1981
Investigated the validity of the Luria-Nebraska Intellectual Processes Scale (IPS) as a substitute for the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS). IPS scores were correlated with the three WAIS IQs, and regression equations were computed to obtain estimated Verbal IQ, Performance IQ, and Full Scale IQ. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Correlation, Intelligence Quotient, Intelligence Tests
Peer reviewedLeonard, Faith C. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1991
Data from the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R), grade point average (GPA) after 2 semesters of full-time enrollment, and selected student characteristics were compared for 49 learning-disabled college students. WAIS-R results were not generally predictive of academic success, although Comprehension and Similarities subtests…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Higher Education, Intelligence Quotient
An Assessment of Cognitive Behavior of Economically Disadvantaged Young Adults in North Mississippi.
Download full textWolfe, Lillian S.; And Others – 1973
This study sought to determine the appropriateness of two conventional intelligence tests for assessing the ability of economically deprived young adults participating in job training programs by comparing their test results with those of the test standardization groups. The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS), and the Langmuir Oral Direction…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Cognitive Ability, Disadvantaged, Economically Disadvantaged
