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Wechsler, David (1896-1981)

Authors :
Alan S. Kaufman
John D. Wasserman
Source :
The Encyclopedia of Clinical Psychology
Publication Year :
2015
Publisher :
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2015.

Abstract

David Wechsler (1896–1981) was the author of the leading intelligence and memory tests in the U.S.A. in the second half of the twentieth century. Wechsler's legacy is highlighted by the continued popularity of his scales and his key role in transforming psychometric testing into clinical assessment. Keywords: intelligence; intelligence quotient (IQ); memory

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Subjects :
Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence
Intelligence quotient
Fluid and crystallized intelligence
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
Psychology
Popularity
IQ classification
Developmental psychology
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
Mental age

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Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Encyclopedia of Clinical Psychology
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........34e2a748d58a92f7b4b9a4920b751412
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118625392.wbecp134
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