Foundations of Intellectual Assessment: The WAIS-III and Other Tests in Clinical Practice. . - book review

Adolescence, Fall, 2001

GREGORY. Robert J. Foundations of Intellectual Assessment: The WAIS-III and Other Tests in Clinical Practice. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1999. 251pp. $53.00 (h).

This book combines detailed coverage of the WAIS-III with a comprehensive discussion of the background issues pertaining to assessment. The single most important aspect of the book is its modeling of effective assessment through numerous case studies. This book's focus is on helping students understand the context of psychological assessment and the importance of evaluating the background and mental status of the client. Emphasis is also placed upon professional standards and ethics and developing report-writing skills. Chapters include: introduction to intellectual assessment; the mental status examination; introduction to brain-behavior relationships; the WAIS-III--introduction and the meaning of IQ; the WAIS-III--clinical issues and alternative tests: screening tests for cognitive impairment; and report writing and professional standards.