Essentials of WISC-III and WPPSI-R Assessment [Paperback]

Alan S. Kaufman (Author), Elizabeth O. Lichtenberger (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471345016 | ISBN-13: 978-0471345015 | Publication Date: February 15, 2000 | Edition: 1

The Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale-III (WAIS-III) is the most widely used and well known adult intelligence test. A new version of the WAIS-III was published late in 1997, creating a need for a quick and easy guide on administering, and interpreting and reporting on the updated test. The Essentials of WAIS-III Assessment is the first and only book to provide mental health professionals and students with interpretive and administrative guides to the WAIS-III.

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"meets the intended goals of providing scoring, administration, and interpretation guidelines for the WISC-III and WPPSI-R." (Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, January 2003)

From the Back Cover

Quickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to confidently administer, score, and interpret the WISC—III and WPPSI—R

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children—Third Edition (WISC—III), for ages 6–16 years, and the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence—Revised (WPPSI—R), for ages 3–7 years, are widely used and globally well—known child intelligence tests. In order to use them properly, professionals need an authoritative source of advice and guidance on how to administer, score, and interpret these tests. Coauthored by Alan S. Kaufman, who worked closely with David Wechsler on the WISC—R, Essentials of WISC—III and WPPSI—R Assessment is that source.

Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this book is designed to help busy mental health practitioners quickly acquire the knowledge and skills they need to make optimal use of a major psychological assessment instrument. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered.

The initial chapters of Essentials of WISC—III and WPPSI—R Assessment provide step-by-step guidance on test administration, scoring, and interpretation. In the chapters following, the authors provide their expert assessment of the tests’ relative strengths and weaknesses, valuable advice on their clinical applications, and several illuminating case reports.

Other titles in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series:

Essentials of WAIS—III Assessment
Essentials of CAS Assessment
Essentials of Millon Inventories Assessment
Essentials of Forensic Psychological Assessment
Essentials of Bayley Scales of Infant Development II Assessment
Essentials of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Assessment

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Product Details

• Paperback: 292 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (February 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471345016
• ISBN-13: 978-0471345015
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,201,440 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good, January 15, 2007

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A. Gwynn "gwynnj" (Silver Spring, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essentials of WISC-III and WPPSI-R Assessment (Paperback)

Gives a clear picture of the basis of these tests. I had a better idea of what they covered and what to expect after reading this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific!, June 18, 2008

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Corey James (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Essentials of WISC-III and WPPSI-R Assessment (Paperback)

Straightforward, understandable, well-written. It's not an easy topic but this helped me get the material much better!