A Short Form of the WAIS for use with the Aged

A Short Form of the WAIS for use with the Aged

Since the introduction of the WAIS many short forms have been proposed, but specific problems associated with the assessment of the aged have not been factors influencing their development. The measurement of cognitive functioning in persons over 65 presents the clinician with many difficulties, not...

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Veröffentlicht in:British journal of psychiatry 1966-04, Vol.112 (485), p.417-418
Hauptverfasser: Britton, P. G., Savage, R. D.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Humans
Intelligence Tests
Middle Aged
Psychometrics
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Zusammenfassung:Since the introduction of the WAIS many short forms have been proposed, but specific problems associated with the assessment of the aged have not been factors influencing their development. The measurement of cognitive functioning in persons over 65 presents the clinician with many difficulties, not least of which is a consideration of time.
ISSN:0007-1250
1472-1465
DOI:10.1192/bjp.112.485.417