Given the number and variety of components underlying performance in two clusters of tests, i.e., embedded-figures and adjustment tests, an understanding of the high-order construct field dependence and of its relationship to other cognitive, personality, and performance dimensions requires the execution of comprehensive studies. (Author)

In spite of massive research efforts, no clear conclusions have been reached with regard to whether specific exceptional groups demonstrate Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R) profiles that reliably differentiate them from normative or other exceptional groups. This study applied multivariate clustering and profile analysis…