CASE REPORT: THE USE OF WISC-IV IN ASSESSING INTELLECTUAL FUNCTIONING

Anthony K. Nkyi

doi:10.23947/2334-8496-2015-3-1-57-66

Аутори

Anthony K. Nkyi Counseling Center, College of Educational Studies, University of Cape Coast

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https://doi.org/10.23947/2334-8496-2015-3-1-57-66

Кључне речи:

Wechsler intelligence, Cognitive functioning, Psychological report, Assessment, Children

Сажетак

The purpose of this paper is to provide detailed description of clinical assessment of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) that can be used by clinicians to assess the level of intelligence of children and adolescents. The WISC-IV is a standardized intelligence test provides essential information and critical clinical insights into a child’s cognitive functioning. Literature review and analysis of how to interpret the WISC-IV are described. A psychological report of a 15 year African girl with the use of WISC-IV is reported and clinical impression is given. Information from several sources including interviews with parents, test scores and behavioral observations were used to develop a hypothesis about the child’s skills. Her Full Scale IQ of 125 is classified in the superior or higher range of intelligence. Recommendations about how to address problem areas are discussed.

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