Age and WAIS-R Intelligence in a National Sample of Adults in the 20- to 74-Year Age Range: A Cross-Sectional Analysis with Educational Level Controlled.

Kaufman, Alan S.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ399787

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Publication Date: 1989

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Age and WAIS-R Intelligence in a National Sample of Adults in the 20- to 74-Year Age Range: A Cross-Sectional Analysis with Educational Level Controlled.

Kaufman, Alan S.; And Others

Intelligence, v13 n3 p235-53 Jul-Sep 1989

Age differences in intellect as reflected in performance on the revised Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-R) from age 20 to 74 years were evaluated for 1,480 adults from the WAIS-R standardization sample, while educational levels were held constant. Implications of the results for intelligence testing are discussed. (SLD)

Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Cross Sectional Studies, Educational Attainment, Individual Differences, Intelligence, Intelligence Tests, National Surveys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

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