The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Test

question 59

Multiple Choice

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence test

• A) emphasizes skills of everyday problem solving.
• B) compensates for increasing age.
• C) consists of open-ended questions to which respondents write essay answers.
• D) has seldom been used in clinical settings.

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