Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (pronounced: Wek-sler Adult In-tel-li-gence Scale), often abbreviated as WAIS (pronounced: Ways), is a widely used intelligence test developed by psychologist David Wechsler.
Etymology
The term is named after its creator, David Wechsler, an American psychologist who developed the scale to measure adult intellectual functioning.
Definition
The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale is a standardized test designed to measure various aspects of human intelligence. It is used primarily in clinical, educational, and research settings. The test is divided into two sections: the Verbal Scale and the Performance Scale, each assessing different facets of cognitive ability.
Related Terms
- Intelligence Quotient (IQ): A score derived from one of several standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence.
- Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC): An intelligence test for children between the ages of 6 and 16.
- Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI): An intelligence test designed for children ages 2.5 to 7.7 years.
- Standardized Test: A test that is administered and scored in a consistent manner to ensure legal defensibility.
- Cognitive Ability: The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
See Also
- Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales
- Raven's Progressive Matrices
- Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
- Wikipedia's article - Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
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