WISC-IV Advanced Clinical Interpretation by Lawrence G Weiss

WISC-IV Advanced Clinical Interpretation by Lawrence G Weiss

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WISC-IV Advanced Clinical Interpretation by Lawrence G Weiss

Covering the essentials of WISC-IV interpretation, this book offers an analysis of cognitive domains assessed by WISC-IV. It intends to raise the standard of practice from a simplistic 'test-label-place' model to a clinical model of assessing to understand and intervene. It presents a comprehensive array of societal and home environment factors.
"WISC-IV Advanced Clinical Interpretation has the potential to be an invaluable resource for experienced psychologists and graduate students alikeIt delivers on its promise to provide the reader with an in-depth means of interpreting and reporting test scores." --Canadian Journal of School Psychology, Vol 23, No. 1, June 2008
Lawrence G. Weiss, PhD is Vice President of Test Development for Pearson Clinical Assessment. He oversees a department of 150 professionals and is responsible for all research and test development activities related to the company’s psychological, educational, speech, language, and occupational therapy assessment products as well as post college admissions tests. He also advises on test development activities for the company’s international business partners around the globe including Pearson Clinical Assessment offices in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, The Netherlands, India, China, Spain, and Brazil. Dr. Weiss has presented widely on intelligence in more than a dozen countries. He has authored or co-authored the following 7 graduate level text books: • WISC-III Cross Cultural Analyses: Culture and Children’s Intelligence (2003) • WISC-IV Clinical Use and Interpretation (2005) • WISC-IV Advanced Clinical Interpretation (2006) • WISC-IV Clinical Use and Intervention (2008)• WAIS-IV Clinical Use and Interpretation (2010)• BAYLEY-III Clinical Use and Interpretation (2010)• Advanced Clinical Assessment with WAIS-IV and WMS-IV (2013)Some of his books have been translated into Spanish, Japanese, and Korean. In addition, he has authored or coauthored approximately 30 journal articles, 12 technical reports, and 10 other book chapters.Dr. Weiss holds a PhD degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Texas A&M University, and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Trinity University. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife of 28 years, Judy Ann. The Weiss’ have two adult sons. Dr. Donald H. Saklofske is Professor, Department of Psychology at The University of Western Ontario, Visiting Professor at Beijing Normal University and International Research Associate, University of Florence. He is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science and the Canadian Psychological Association. Don's research focuses on personality, intelligence, individual differences and psychological assessment. He has published more than 300 journal articles, book chapters and books. He is Editor-in-Chief of Personality and Individual Differences and Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment.
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ISBN 13 9780120887637
ISBN 10 0120887630
Title WISC-IV Advanced Clinical Interpretation
Author Lawrence G Weiss
Series Practical Resources For The Mental Health Professional
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Year published 2006-05-18
Number of pages 448
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.