WAIS-IV
Also written as: WAIS-IV — Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition; a comprehensive cognitive assessment battery for adults.
Full Definition
The WAIS-IV is the current version of the most widely used intelligence test for adults aged 16-90 years. It provides a Full Scale IQ score along with four index scores: Verbal Comprehension, Perceptual Reasoning, Working Memory, and Processing Speed. The assessment consists of 15 subtests and takes approximately 90 minutes to administer. Editors should note the Roman numeral designation and that this version superseded the WAIS-III in 2008.
Usage
Usage note: Use Roman numerals for version number; distinguish from other Wechsler scales for different age groups.
In Context
- "WAIS-IV results revealed significant discrepancies between verbal and performance abilities." — Neuropsychological evaluation
- "The patient's WAIS-IV Full Scale IQ fell within the average range at 105." — Cognitive assessment report