Abstract
Analyzed years of schooling as compared to WAIS--R scores in each of the 1,880 Ss used to standardize the test. Results show a progressive increase in mean Full Scale IQ (FSIQ) from individuals who completed 8 or fewer years of education (FSIQ = 86.4) to individuals who completed 9-21 yrs (FSIQ = 96.4), 12 yrs (FSIQ = 100.1), 13-25 yrs (FSIQ = 107.4) and 16 or more years of education (FSIQ = 115.3). In a further analysis, 600 16-24 yr old Ss included in the sample were excluded because they had not yet completed their education. Results show that the correlation between education and FSIQ was .63 for 500 24-44 yr old Ss and .62 for 730 45-74 yr old Ss. It is suggested that when other information is available, years of schooling may be used in clinical neuropsychological practice as a rough estimate of premorbid WAIS--R IQ. (5 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved).
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 631-634 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology |
| Volume | 52 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 1984 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- WAIS-R scores, 16-74 yr olds in standardization sample, implications for clinical neuropsychology
- yrs of schooling &
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health