1. Chapter 7 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, THIRD CANADIAN EDITION by John Hunsley and Catherine M. Lee

2. Questions Defining intelligence Theories of intelligence Assessing intelligence: The clinical context The Wechsler Intelligence scales Other Intelligence scales Selected cognitive assessment scales For next class Overview

3. Intelligence is a person’s global capacity to act purposely, to think in a rational manner and to deal effectively with his or her environment. David Wechsler, 1939 Defining Intelligence

4. How can you tell if someone is intelligent? Examples of intelligent behaviour So what is intelligence?

5. 40-80% of variability in intelligence scores is due to genetic factors Environment affects the extent to which individuals achieve their full genetic potential 280 genes associated with intellectual disability identified; no single gene associated with normal variation Breast-feeding seems to be associated with higher IQ among babies born prematurely. Correlates of intelligence: Nisbett et al. 2012

6. Breast-feeding seems to be associated with higher IQ among babies born prematurely. Higher SES in children adopted from low SES homes Aerobic exercise in older adults Nisbett et al. variables that are protective:

7. Spearman ‘g’ and ‘s’ Thurstone Guilford Factor models Cattell: fluid versus crystallized intelligence Hierarchical models Sternberg’s triarchic theory Gardner’s mulitiple intelligences Information processing models Disconnect between psychological science on cognitive abilities and the ways we assess clinically Theories of Intelligence

8. Do these psychological theories capture the full scope of what intelligence is? How are our theories of intelligence shaped by historical and cultural factors? In what ways can intelligence testing be appropriately used? Misused? Class Discussion

9. Why assess intelligence? – to identify possible impairments/weaknesses/strengths – to Identify appropriate learning environments – to make recommendations for modifying work/home environments Assessing Intelligence: The clinical context

10. WPPSI-III WISC-IV WAIS-IV WASI Standard scores: mean of 100 and standard deviation of 15 Wechsler Scales

11. Verbal Comprehension Perceptual Reasoning Working Memory Processing Speed Wechsler scale indexes

12. Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test Other Intelligence Scales

13. Wechsler Memory Scale – Why assess memory? – Do the WMS subtests seem relevant to memory tasks in daily life? Selected Cognitive Assessment Scales

14. Wechsler Individual Achievement Test – Why assess achievement? – What factors other than intelligence are likely to affect academic achievement? Selected Cognitive Assessment Scales

15. For next class

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