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Wisc-III Clinical Use and Interpretation: Scientist-Practitioner Perspectives
Contributor(s): Prifitera, Aurelio (Editor), Saklofske, Donald H. (Editor)
ISBN: 0125649304     ISBN-13: 9780125649308
Publisher: Academic Press
OUR PRICE:   $91.03  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: December 1997
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Annotation: The WISC-III is the most frequently used IQ assessment technique in the United States. This book discusses the clinical use of the WISC-III with respect to specific clinical populations, and covers research findings on the validity and reliability of the test. It also includes standardization data from the Psychological Corporation. Many of the contributors participated in the development of the WISC-III and are in a unique position to discuss the clinical uses of this measure.
The book describes the WISC-III from scientist-practitioner perspectives. It provides methods to aid in understanding and interpreting the WISC-III results for various groups of exceptional children. The book also presents detailed descriptions of behavior and achievement as well as recommendations for test interpreting standards.
WISC-III Clinical Use and Interpretation has immediate and practical relevance to professionals who administer, interpret, or use the results of the WISC-III. The solid writing by leading experts makes the contents of this book an essential reference for WISC-III users.
Key Features
* Leading experts discuss the clinical use of the WISC-III
* Thorough coverage of the literature with many new findings
* Covers wide range of exceptionalities from AD/HD to learning disabilities
* Direct relevance to practitioners, researchers, and trainers
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Assessment, Testing & Measurement
- Education | Testing & Measurement
- Psychology | Cognitive Psychology & Cognition
Dewey: 155.4
LCCN: 97080798
Series: Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional
Physical Information: 0.82" H x 6.18" W x 9.28" (1.30 lbs) 336 pages
 
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The WISC-III is the most frequently used IQ assessment technique in the United States. This book discusses the clinical use of the WISC-III with respect to specific clinical populations, and covers research findings on the validity and reliability of the test. It also includes standardization data from the Psychological Corporation. Many of the contributors participated in the development of the WISC-III and are in a unique position to discuss the clinical uses of this measure.
The book describes the WISC-III from scientist-practitioner perspectives. It provides methods to aid in understanding and interpreting the WISC-III results for various groups of exceptional children. The book also presents detailed descriptions of behavior and achievement as well as recommendations for test interpreting standards.
WISC-III Clinical Use and Interpretation has immediate and practical relevance to professionals who administer, interpret, or use the results of the WISC-III. The solid writing by leading experts makes the contents of this book an essential reference for WISC-III users.