WAIS Core Structure 1

Question 1

Who developed the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)?

Accepted Answer

David Wechsler

Answer

Alfred Binet

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Howard Gardner

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Jean Piaget

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the WAIS?

Accepted Answer

Assess overall intellectual functioning in adults

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Measure academic achievement

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Diagnose physical health issues

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Provide vocational training

Question 3

In which year was the first version of the WAIS introduced?

Accepted Answer

1955

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1905

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1939

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1990

Question 4

What age group is the WAIS designed to assess?

Accepted Answer

16–90 years

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5–16 years

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18–60 years

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All ages

Question 5

Which earlier intelligence test influenced the development of the WAIS?

Accepted Answer

Wechsler-Bellevue Intelligence Scale

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Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales

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Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

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Raven's Progressive Matrices