Beta-WAIS Comparisons with Low Functioning Minority Group Offenders: A Cautionary Note.

Hiltonsmith, Robert W.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ270914

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Publication Date: 1982-Oct

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Beta-WAIS Comparisons with Low Functioning Minority Group Offenders: A Cautionary Note.

Hiltonsmith, Robert W.; And Others

Journal of Clinical Psychology, v38 n4 p864-66 Oct 1982

Investigated the utility of the Revised Beta as a screening device for low-functioning minority-group criminal offenders. Mean scores for this sample were correlated only mildly. This finding contradicts prior research and creates the need for caution in using the Beta as a screening device with this population. (Author)

Descriptors: Blacks, Criminals, Hispanic Americans, Intelligence Differences, Intelligence Tests, Minority Groups, Screening Tests, Test Validity, Testing Problems

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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