WELCOME
TO ★ THE
REVOLUTION
OF PSYCHOLOGY ★
REVOLUTION BY EVOLUTION ★
In recognition of emerging demographic and clinical trends, the Wechsler
Adult Intelligence Scale®–Fourth Edition (WAIS–IV®) was developed to
provide you with the most advanced measure of cognitive ability and results
you can trust.
The WAIS–IV offers precision and simplicity in one comprehensive battery
combined with the enhanced utility that results from the rigorous collection
and stratification of normative data that is the hallmark of Wechsler tradition.
It is this commitment to excellence that led us to focus on four issues to
guide the WAIS-IV revision.
Changing Demographics ★ Shifting Clinical Needs
Emerging Research ★ Increasing Caseload
CHAN GIN G DEM OGRAP HICS
Since the publication of WAIS–III (1997), much has changed ages 16:0 to 90:11. The sample was stratified to match
both culturally and demographically. Our population has the United States population based on the demographic
aged, our standard of living has improved, and we have variables categories of age, sex, education level,
become more diverse as a society. These are just some race/ethnicity, and geographic region.
of the considerations that influenced the normative data
The graphs below show normative sample information and
collection for the WAIS–IV.
demographics that are represented in the WAIS–IV.
In recognition of increasing caseloads involving
older clients, the WAIS–IV was designed to be more
developmentally appropriate for older adults through
the following:
★ Reduced administration time
★ Additional teaching items to ensure understanding
of tasks
★ Reduced vocabulary level for verbal instructions
★ Decreased emphasis on motor demands and
time-bonus points
★ Enlarged visual stimuli
The WAIS–IV was standardized on a normative sample of Based on its foundation of strong normative data, you can
feel confident in results from the WAIS–IV.
2,200 individuals and divided into 13 age bands spanning
EMERGIN G RES EARCH
The field of Psychology is constantly evolving based on WAIS–IV Structure Diagram
scientific research, new theories, and changes in our
culture and society. This evolution is represented in
improvements to the WAIS–IV theoretical foundation
and changes in the test structure itself. Additional NEW
subtests were created to enhance the measurement of
perceptual and fluid reasoning, and modifications were
made to existing subtests to enhance their clinical
utility and psychometric properties.
TEST STRUCTURE
The WAIS–IV structure was modified to align with the widely
popular WISC–IV® and to reflect current theory regarding
cognitive ability. The new structure is also more reflective
of current cognitive ability theory and divides scores into
four specific domains. The core battery consists of ten total
subtests that yield the FSIQ and four Index Scores. There are
also five supplemental subtests that may be substituted for
core subtests or administered for additional information.
NEW SUBTESTS
Three new subtests are included in the WAIS–IV and each
provides clinicians with unique means of obtaining valuable For the correct answers to these sample
information as well as improving the breadth of construct items and more, visit WAIS–IV.com
coverage. The sample items below provide a preview of the
new tasks.
Visual Puzzles Figure Weights
“Which 3 of these pieces go together to make “Which one of these goes here to balance the scale?”
this puzzle?”
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★ Contributes to Perceptual Reasoning Index ★ Contributes to Perceptual Reasoning Index
★ Core Subtest ★ Supplemental Subtest
★ Requires no motor skills ★ Requires no motor skills
INCREAS IN G CAS EL OAD SIMPLIF Y YOUR LIFE
WITH WAIS—IV AND
While developing WAIS–IV, we were very cognizant of
WAIS—IV SOF T WARE
the increase in caseloads and the limited time available
for administering assessments. Therefore we focused our
Save time scoring and reporting results with the practical
efforts in providing you with the highest quality clinical
WAIS–IV Scoring Assistant® and Report Writer Software.
information, in the most efficient time possible.
Generate concise score reports and comprehensive
Some of the changes that contribute to an overall interpretative reports automatically from your PC by
reduction in administration time include: simply entering raw scores. The WAIS–IV Scoring Assistant
★ Reduction of core battery from 13 subtests to 10 and Report Writer are part of the PsychCorpCenter
★ Simplified Record Form platform, which allows you access to other scoring
★ Shortened discontinue rules applications for potential cross battery analysis (including
the WMS IV Scoring Assistant and Report Writer for in
See the table below for details regarding the changes depth analysis).
to the discontinue rules on the WAIS–IV:
Scoring Assistant – Just enter raw scores, and the
Subtest WAIS–III WAIS–IV software does the following:
Block Design 3 2 ★ Generates concise score reports and statistical reports
Similarities with graphs and tables
Matrix Reasoning
Arithmetic ★ Raw to scaled score conversions
Comprehension 4 3 ★ Strength and weakness discrepancies
Vocabulary ★ Links to WMS–IV/WIAT–II
Information 6 3 ★ Upgradeable to WAIS–IV Report Writer
Picture Completion 5 4
These changes contribute to an overall average
reduction in administration time of nearly 15%!
Enhancements to software design makes finding and organizing
client records and information simple.
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“When I say go, draw a line through each red square WAIS-IV
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Software output in word document format is fully editable for
the creation of outstanding professional quality reports.
Report Writer - Includes all capabilities of the Scoring
Assistant plus:
★ Produces individualized, comprehensive reports that
★ Contributes to Processing Speed Index go beyond mere scores, tables, and graphs
★ Supplemental Subtest ★ Non-Technical Client Report
★ Requires less fine motor skill than Coding ★ Comprehensive Narrative Report
“The WAIS–IV is a brilliant instrument in every respect.
Wechsler’s adult scales have always been the gold standard
of adult intelligence and this latest revision has raised
the bar to heights never before imagined. The WAIS–IV is
a state-of-the-art, comprehensive battery that excels
psychometrically, clinically, and neuropsychologically while
offering innovative subtests in a user-friendly format.”
—Alan S. Kaufman, PhD
Clinical Professor of Psychology
Yale University
NEEDS
Meeting the needs of individuals with clinical issues is one of the most important
services that psychologists provide. These needs change over time as research
improves and new disorders and groups are defined. The WAIS–IV was developed
with a special emphasis on these unique groups and provides clinicians with
valuable data and insight to better serve these special populations.
The list below provides the many clinical groups that were included in the
WAIS–IV Standardization.
Clinical Studies:
Intellectual Giftedness ★ Intellectual Disability–Mild Severity
Intellectual Disability–Moderate Severity ★ Borderline Intellectual Functioning
Autistic Disorder ★ Asperger’s Disorder ★ Reading Disorder
Mathematics Disorder ★ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury ★ Mild Cognitive Impairment
Probable Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type ★ Depression
New special group studies were included in the WAIS–IV to give you more
relevant and useful clinical information.
★ JOIN THE
REVOLUTION
WAIS–IV Kit Includes:
Administration and Scoring Manual ★ Technical Manual ★ 2 Stimulus Books ★ 25 Record Forms ★ 25, Response Book #1 ★
25, Response Book #2 ★ Set of Block Design Blocks ★ Symbol Search Scoring Key ★ Coding Scoring Template ★ Cancellation
Scoring Template ★ #2 pencil without eraser
MATERIALS
ISBN Product Description ISBN Combo Products
015-8980-808 WAIS–IV Basic Kit 015-8895-878 WAIS–IV Basic Kit and WMS–IV Basic Kit
015-8980-816 WAIS–IV Hard Case Kit 015-8895-886 WAIS–IV Hard Case and WMS–IV Basic Kit
015-8980-824 WAIS–IV Soft Case Kit 015-8895-894 WAIS–IV Soft Case and WMS–IV Basic Kit
015-8980-905 WAIS–IV Record Forms (pkg of 25) 015-8896-084 WAIS–IV Basic Case and WMS–IV Soft Kit
015-8980-875 WAIS–IV Response Book #1 (pkg of 25) 015-8896-041 WAIS–IV Hard Case and WMS–IV Soft Kit
015-8980-883 WAIS–IV Response Book #2 (pkg of 25) 015-8896-033 WAIS–IV Soft Case and WMS–IV Soft Kit
015-8980-948 WAIS–IV Scoring Assistant Software 015-8896-025 WAIS–IV/WMS–IV Scoring Assistant
015-8980-964 WAIS–IV Report Writer Software Combo
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