Validity of a WISC-R Short Form with Male Delinquents.

Haynes, Jack P.

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Publication Date: 1982-Apr

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Validity of a WISC-R Short Form with Male Delinquents.

Haynes, Jack P.

Journal of Clinical Psychology, v38 n2 p406-08 Apr 1982

Investigated the validity of the Vocabulary-Block Design short form as an estimate of Full Scale IQ in White male delinquents. The difference between the means of the short form and the Full Scale IQ was small and nonsignificant. Concluded the short form was useful as a screening device. (Author)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Delinquency, Intelligence Tests, Males, Predictive Validity, Predictor Variables, Psychological Testing, Recidivism, Screening Tests, Secondary Education, Test Validity

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children

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