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A short form of the WISC--III for clinical use.

1997; American Psychological Association; Volume: 9; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1037/1040-3590.9.1.15

1939-134X

Jacques Donders,

Child and Animal Learning Development

Using specific theoretical and practical criteria, 8 subtests were selected from the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Third Edition (WISC-III; D. Wechsler, 1991) to construct a short form that would allow computation of all 4 factor index scores. Linear scaling was used to compute deviation quotients of the short form, and confirmatory factor analysis was used to determine which of 6 hypothesized models could best explain intelligence as measured by this WISC-III short form. The results indicated that the short form had satisfactory reliability and validity and that a 4-factor model (composed of Verbal Comprehension, Perceptual Organization, Freedom From Distractibility, and Processing Speed) fit the data of this short form relatively best. Specific guidelines for use of this short form in clinical practice are provided.