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Enhanced Wechsler Intelligence Scale-IV (UK) Update for Improved Clinical Utility

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale-IV (UK) has been revised to eliminate dual IQ/index score structure, enhance fluid intelligence, working memory, processing speed measures, and developmental appropriateness. This update aims to improve psychometric properties, user-friendliness, clinical utility, and expand the FSIQ range while maintaining reliability. Co-normed with Wechsler Memory Scale-IV (UK), it includes additional special group studies and revised norms and instructions. The technical manuals are separated for WAIS-IV and WMS-IV (UK), ensuring a comprehensive and practical assessment tool.

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Enhanced Wechsler Intelligence Scale-IV (UK) Update for Improved Clinical Utility

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  1. Revision Goals

  2. Update Theoretical Foundations • Eliminate Dual IQ/Index Score Structure • Consistent with WISC-IV UK • Enhance Measure of Fluid Intelligence • Develop additional measure of fluid reasoning: Figure Weights • Enhance Measure of Working Memory • Revise Arithmetic and Digit Span to emphasize WM • Enhance Measure of Processing Speed • Develop additional PS subtest: Cancellation

  3. Enhance Clinical Utility • Co-normed with the Wechsler Memory Scale-IV UK • Additional Special Group Studies (e.g., Mild Cognitive Impairment, Borderline Intellectual Functioning)

  4. Improve Psychometric Properties • Update Norms • Expand FSIQ Range • Improve Floors and Ceilings • Maintain or improve subtest and composite reliability • Provide initial evidence of validity

  5. Enhance User-Friendliness • Reduce Testing Time • Revise Instructions • Redesign Record Form • Increase Portability • Separate WAIS-IV UK and WMS-IV UK Technical Manuals

  6. Increase Developmental Appropriateness • Add demonstration and sample items • Reduce vocabulary level of instructions • Drop Object Assembly • Reduce emphasis on motor demands • Reduce emphasis on time-bonus • Enlarge visual stimuli • Eliminate auditory concerns on DS and LN

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