WAIS-IV Verbal Comprehension Index and Perceptual Reasoning Index Performance is Unaffected by Cold-Pressor Pain Induction

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Etherton
Keyword(s):  
Cold Pressor ◽  
Verbal Comprehension ◽  
Verbal Comprehension Index ◽  
Cold Pressor Pain ◽  
Perceptual Reasoning

A-35 Relationship between Suicidality and Discrepancies in Verbal and Nonverbal Intelligence in Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 1076-1076
Author(s):  
Dov Gold ◽  
Danya Ravid ◽  
Emily Crain ◽  
Karen Holler
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Verbal Comprehension ◽  
Increase Risk ◽  
Lifetime Number ◽  
Verbal Comprehension Index ◽  
Linear Regression Modeling ◽  
Perceptual Reasoning ◽  
Iq Discrepancy

Abstract Objective Many have examined the relationship between intellectual functioning (IQ) and suicidality in children and adolescents. However, no study to date has investigated how discrepancies between verbal and nonverbal IQ may influence suicide risk in adolescents. This study used a sample of patients hospitalized on an adolescent psychiatric unit to compare number of lifetime suicide attempts (SA) among those with a ≥ 22-point difference between verbal and nonverbal abilities. Method Data were retroactively collected from a convenience sample. Patients were grouped based on discrepancies between Perceptual Reasoning Index (PRI) and Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI) scores (VCI > PRI & VCI). Results The number of lifetime ACEs or size of IQ discrepancy did not significantly differ between groups; however, those in the VCI < PRI (μ = 1.13 ± 0.98) group had a significant higher number of SAs than those in the VCI > PRI group (μ = 0.50 ± 0.86) (t(32) = 2.01, p = 0.05). Hedges’ g revealed large effect for IQ discrepancy type and number of SAs. Linear regression modeling revealed a positive association between number of ACEs and number of SAs (ß = 0.10, t(33) = 2.71, p = 0.01). Size of IQ discrepancy was not significantly contributory to total SAs. Conclusion VCI being considerably lower than PRI may increase risk of SA in adolescents. This risk may be further exacerbated by lifetime number of ACEs.

Sex Differences on the German Wechsler Intelligence Test for Children (WISC-IV)

2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lutz Goldbeck ◽  
Monika Daseking ◽  
Susanne Hellwig-Brida ◽  
Hans C. Waldmann ◽  
Franz Petermann
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Developmental Psychology ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Gender Effects ◽  
Verbal Comprehension ◽  
Verbal Comprehension Index ◽  
German Edition ◽  
Perceptual Reasoning

This study investigates cognitive sex differences in child and adolescent intelligence as measured by the WISC-IV (German edition; Petermann & Petermann, 2007 ). It was hypothesized that there would be no differences attributable to sex in Full Scale IQ (FSIQ), but on various composite score levels. Sex effects were expected to be more pronounced during/after puberty than before. Method: The standardization sample of the German WISC-IV (N = 1650) was used to assess and evaluate sex differences in test performance across defined age groups (6–9, 10–12, and 13–16 years). Results: At all ages, there were no gender effects in the Full-Scale IQ, but gender effects favoring boys in the Verbal Comprehension Index (t = 3.94, p < .001, d = .19) and Perceptual Reasoning Index (t = 2.69, p = .007, d = .13). In the Processing Speed Index, girls scored higher than boys (t = 6.75, p < .001, d = .33). No significant sex-by-age interaction effect was found using ANOVA, but various 1-df contrasts showed substantial sex differences at specific ages. Conclusions: Results are discussed in the context of the specific constructs measured by the WISC-IV, taking into account recent findings in neurobiological and developmental psychology.

Substitution of Supplementary Subtests for Core Subtests on Composite Reliability of WAIS–IV Indexes

2010 ◽  
Vol 106 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph J. Ryan ◽  
Laura A. Glass
Keyword(s):  
Working Memory ◽  
Measurement Error ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Processing Speed ◽  
Composite Score ◽  
Verbal Comprehension ◽  
Verbal Comprehension Index ◽  
Perceptual Reasoning ◽  
Composite Reliability ◽  
Unique Index

The effects of replacing core subtests with supplementary subtests on composite-score reliabilities were evaluated for the WAIS–IV Indexes. Composite score reliabilities and SEMs (i.e., confidence intervals around obtained scores) are provided for the 13 unique Index scores calculated following the subtest substitution guidelines of Wechsler in 2008. In all instances, unique Index composite-score reliabilities were comparable to their respective core Index score composite reliabilities, and measurement error never increased by more than 1 point. Using the standard Verbal Comprehension Index and Perceptual Reasoning Index and the unique subtest combinations for the Working Memory and Processing Speed indexes, which have the lowest composite-score reliabilities, decreased Full Scale composite reliability by .01, while the associated confidence interval of ± 6 represents an increase in measurement error of 1 IQ point.

Internal Consistency Reliability of the Wisc–IV among Primary School Students

2009 ◽  
Vol 104 (3) ◽  
pp. 874-878 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph J. Ryan ◽  
Laura A. Glass ◽  
Jared M. Bartels
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Verbal Comprehension ◽  
Standardization Sample ◽  
Verbal Comprehension Index ◽  
Perceptual Reasoning

Internal consistency reliabilities of the WISC–IV subtest and index scores were estimated for a sample of 76 primary school students from a small Midwestern community. Means for age and Full Scale IQ were 8.2 yr. ( SD = 2.3) and 110.5 ( SD = 11.7), respectively. Internal consistency reliabilities were compared with those for the WISC–IV standardization sample of 200. The range of reliabilities for the subtests was from .76 for Picture Concepts to .94 for Arithmetic and from .92 for Perceptual Reasoning Index to .96 for Verbal Comprehension Index and Full Scale IQ. The Full Scale IQ internal consistency reliability is comparable to that of the standardization sample. However, in all but one instance the reliabilities were greater than those of the normative sample.

scholarly journals Characterization of Intelligence in Children with Exotropia

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (17) ◽  
pp. 3008
Author(s):  
Tao Sun ◽  
Zhonghao Wang ◽  
Tao Shen ◽  
Jianhua Yan ◽  
Chuanbo Xie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Processing Speed ◽  
Normal Group ◽  
Duration Of Symptoms ◽  
Verbal Comprehension ◽  
Full Scale Intelligence Quotient ◽  
Normal Individuals ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Verbal Comprehension Index ◽  
Angle Of Deviation ◽  
Perceptual Reasoning

The effect of exotropia on the intelligence of children is unknown. This study aimed to assess the intelligence in children with exotropia and investigate the influence of the main clinical indexes of strabismus on intelligence. Eighty-four participants aged 8–12 years were enrolled, including 37 patients with exotropia (exotropia group) and 47 normal individuals (normal group). Intelligence was assessed by the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children—Fourth Edition (WISC-IV), including the Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI), Perceptual Reasoning Index (PRI), Working Memory Index (WMI), Processing Speed Index (PSI), and Full-Scale Intelligence Quotient (FSIQ). The exotropia group had a significantly lower PRI score but a higher PSI score than the normal group. However, there was no significant difference in the WMI, VCI, and FSIQ between groups. Multiple linear regression showed that PRI–WMI and PRI–PSI differences were significantly lower in the exotropia group. Inter-subscale correlations analysis showed that the pattern of intelligence structure was different between groups. The type of exotropia, angle of deviation, duration of symptoms, and stereoacuity had no effect on the intelligence of children with exotropia. Children with exotropia had a relatively worse performance in the perceptual reasoning skill but a better processing speed and a different pattern of intelligence structure.

Effects of active alert and relaxation hypnotic inductions on cold pressor pain.

1991 ◽  
Vol 100 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary F. Miller ◽  
Arreed F. Barabasz ◽  
Marianne Barabasz
Keyword(s):  
Cold Pressor ◽  
Cold Pressor Pain

scholarly journals RARE-04. INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN WITH PEDIATRIC CRANIOPHARYNGIOMA AFTER TUMOR REMOVAL

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. iii442-iii442
Author(s):  
Tatsuki Oyoshi ◽  
Shingo Fujio ◽  
Nayuta Higa ◽  
Hajime Yonezawa ◽  
Koji Yoshimoto
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Development ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Electrolyte Imbalance ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Tumor Removal ◽  
Full Scale Intelligence Quotient ◽  
Verbal Comprehension Index ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Perceptual Reasoning

Abstract INTRODUCTION Intellectual assessment in children with craniopharyngioma after tumor removal is still unknown. We assessed intellectual development in children who underwent microsurgical resection in our institute over the last twelve years. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ten children among 41 patients with craniopharyngioma treated and followed at Kagoshima University Hospital between 2007 and 2019 were reviewed. We also assessed intellectual development in 10 years or younger children with craniopharyngioma one year after tumor removal. Intelligence was assessed using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fourth Edition (WISC-Ⅳ). RESULTS Ten children underwent microsurgical tumor removal. The mean age at surgery was 5.8 (range 1–10) years. Transcranial approach was performed in 8 children, transsphenoidal approach in two children. The mean follow up period was 110 months. Gamma knife surgery (GKS) was performed in 6 children less than 6 months after first surgery. Regional recurrences occurred in 5 children, and additional GKS was performed in four children, second microsurgical removal in one child. Severe obesity with a transient electrolyte imbalance occurred in one child. Eight children with GH deficiency underwent GH replacement therapy. Eight children were assessed working memory index (WMI), processing speed index (PSI), Perceptual reasoning index (PRI), and verbal comprehension index (VCI) using WISC 4. Each mean value of WMI, PSI, and PRI was lower than VCI, except for 2 children with normal full scale intelligence quotient. CONCLUSION WMI, PSI and PRI in children with intellectual disabilities were lower tendency than VCI after surgical removal of craniopharyngiomas in the present study.

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