Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment 

About: Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment is an academic journal published by SAGE Publishing. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale & Test validity. It has an ISSN identifier of 0734-2829. Over the lifetime, 1931 publications have been published receiving 42327 citations. The journal is also known as: JPA.

ADHD Rating Scale-IV: Checklists, Norms, and Clinical Interpretation

Abstract: The ADHD Rating Scale-IV: Checklist, norms, and clinical interpretation (ADHD Rating Scale-IV; DuPaul, Power, Anastopoulos, & Reid, 1998) is a norm-referenced checklist that measures the symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) according to the diagnostic criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV; American Psychiatric Association, 1994). The diagnostic criteria changed from the DSM-III to the DSM-IV. These changes reflect the factor analyses of teacher ratings of ADHD symptoms. This includes two separate factors of Inattention and Hyperactivity-Impulsivity. The ADHD Rating Scale-IV was designed to incorporate these changes. The purpose of this scale is to provide clinicians with a means of gathering information regarding the frequency of certain behaviors from parents and teachers. This information may be used by clinicians to screen, diagnose, or evaluate treatment of ADHD. There is a home and school version of the ADHD Rating Scale-IV. The home version of the scale is also provided in Spanish. Each version is completed independently by the parent or teacher, who reports the frequency of the symptoms over the past 6 months (or the beginning of the school year if the teacher has not known the student for 6 months) on a 4-point Likert scale. The ADHD Rating Scale-IV is an 18-item questionnaire that takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. Normative data are provided for ages 5 to 18. The clinical trials on the normative data were conducted with 6to 14-year-old participants. Two subscales are distinguished on the ADHD Rating Scale-IV: Inattention and Hyperactivity-Impulsivity. The odd-numbered items represent the symptoms on the Inattention subscale, and the even-numbered items represent the symptoms on the HyperactiveImpulsive subscale. Results are described in terms of the Inattention and HyperactivityImpulsivity subscales, the total score, and percentile ranks for each score. Materials consist of the examiner’s manual, rating scales, and scoring sheets.

Current Methodological Considerations in Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis

Abstract: Researchers must make numerous choices when conducting factor analyses, each of which can have significant ramifications on the model results. They must decide on an appropriate sample size to achieve accurate parameter estimates and adequate power, a factor model and estimation method, a method for determining the number of factors and evaluating model fit, and a rotation criterion. Unfortunately, researchers continue to use outdated methods in each of these areas. The present article provides a current overview of these areas in an effort to provide researchers with up-to-date methods and considerations in both exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. A demonstration was provided to illustrate current approaches. Choosing between confirmatory and exploratory methods is also discussed, as researchers often make incorrect assumptions about the application of each.

Review of the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence, Second Edition (WASI-II):

Abstract: The Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence, Second Edition (WASI-II; Wechsler, 2011), published by Pearson, is a newly updated abbreviated measure of cognitive intelligence designed for individuals 6 to 90 years of age. Primarily used in clinical, psychoeducational, and research settings, the WASI-II was developed to quickly and accurately estimate cognitive intelligence when administration of a full battery is not feasible or necessary. The WASI-II is classified as a Level C measure, and can be administered and interpreted by individuals with a doctorate degree in psychology or a related discipline. Although the Examiner’s Manual states that the WASI-II can be administered by individuals with a bachelor’s degree under appropriate supervision due to the ease of administration, it is important to note that ideally the same person would administer and interpret the results of the measure, preferably an individual with appropriate training and certification (e.g., an individual with master’s or doctoral training). Administration time is approximately 30 min for the four-subtest form or 15 min for the two-subtest form. The WASI-II kit includes an Examiner’s Manual, 25 Record Forms, Stimulus Book, and nine red and white Block Design cubes. The manual is well laid out, beginning with a detailed history of the WASI (Wechsler, 1999) and development of the WASI-II, an overview of the WASI-II tasks, details about the administration and scoring of the measure, interpretation of results, and psychometric properties.