Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale® | Fifth Edition – Australian and New Zealand

Audience

This session is designed for:

• Psychologists who have experience using the WAIS assessment
• Psychologists eager to learn about the updates in the WAIS-5 A&NZ
• Students and psychologists-in-training

Course Description

This learning track introduces you to the newly released Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale | Fifth Edition: Australian and New Zealand Standardised Edition (WAIS-5 A&NZ) assessment. The training focuses on the core differences between the WAIS-IV A&NZ and WAIS-5 A&NZ, including updated norms, new subtests, and revised indexes.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, learners will be able to:

• Understand the structure of the fifth edition of the Wechsler® Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-5)
• Explain the key differences between the WAIS-5 and its predecessor, WAIS-IV, focusing on:
  • Updated norms
  • New subtests
  • New indexes
  • The new five-factor structure
  • Other revisions
• Engage in hands-on practice with administration and scoring, specifically focusing on the new features of the WAIS-5 A&NZ

Prerequisites

All participants are required to:

• Register on Pearson Clinical to receive a User Level C