By James Georgas,Lawrence G. Weiss,Fons J. R. van de Vijver,Donald H. Saklofske

This ebook offers a distinct cross-cultural standpoint of the WISC-III. From building, translation and model in numerous cultures, to research of its constitution and serve as as an idea, to its medical use with varied ethnic teams, Culture and kid's Intelligence offers clinician's the instruments they want whilst utilizing the WISC-III. the focal point of this reference paintings is on kid's intelligence as measured through the WISC-III in numerous cultures and its use in those cultures (USA, united kingdom, Canada, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, and Greece). It additionally discusses the translation of the result of the WISC-III when it comes to cultural and ethnic factors.

Leading specialists talk about the medical use of the WISC-III because it pertains to tradition and children
Provides the way to clinicians and faculty psychologists to help in figuring out and studying results
Direct relevance to practitioners, researchers, and trainers

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Culture and Children's Intelligence: Cross-Cultural Analysis by James Georgas,Lawrence G. Weiss,Fons J. R. van de