The WISC-R Improved on Its Predecessor,the WISC in That

question 54

Multiple Choice

The WISC-R improved on its predecessor,the WISC in that

• A) the standardization sample contained not only White adults but White children.
• B) test material pictures were more balanced culturally.
• C) Verbal and Performance subtests were to be administered in alternating fashion.
• D) Both b and c

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