WAIS AND WISC Flashcards
1
Q
WAIS used for?
A
Adults
2
Q
WISC used for?
A
Children
3
Q
Why do we use WISC?
A
-Assesses cognitive ability in children
-educational planning
-diagnosis of learning disabilities
-intellectual giftedness
4
Q
Why do we use the WAIS?
A
-Evaluates cognitive ability in adults
-often used for clinical diagnosis
(e.g., brain injury, dementia, or intellectual disabilities)
-vocational guidance
-psychological assessments
