INADEQUACY OF BRIEF IQ MEASURES IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF MENTALLY-RETARDED PRISONERS

  • 1 January 1979
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 83  (4) , 416-417
Abstract
The use of the Slosson Intelligence Test (SIT) and a Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) short form in determining the intellectual capacity and educational/treatment needs of mentally retarded offenders was evaluated. The subjects were 52 male prisoners with borderline or retarded intellectual functioning. Their WAIS full-scale IQ were significantly different from their WAIS short-form and SIT IQ. Use of the full WAIS in evaluating mentally retarded offenders was advocated.

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