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Grenzen van de WISC

De WISC–RN en de diagnostiek bij opvoedings– en ontwikkelingsproblemen

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De WISC–RN neemt in de diagnostiek van kinderen met opvoedings– en ontwikkelingsproblemen een belangrijke plaats in. In dit artikel verdedigen we de stelling dat de keuze voor deze intelligentietest vaak niet terecht is. Ons eerste argument is dat het IQ in de klinische besluitvorming een geringe rol speelt. Daarom is de veel tijd vergende afname van de WISC uit een oogpunt van efficiëntie niet te verdedigen. In de tweede plaats betogen we dat klinisch gebruik van de WISC–RN theoretisch en empirisch niet is te funderen. Dit klinisch gebruik moet daarom worden afgeraden. Daarmee vervalt een belangrijk argument ten gunste van de keuze voor de WISC als intelligentietest.

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The WISC is one of the most widely used tests in clinical practice. In this article we argue that although in several placement or classification decisions an IQ is needed, a simple, straightforward intelligence test will suffice. The WISC is too time consuming. Many clinicians will argue that they use the WISC primarily as a means for observation and clinical interpretation of a wide variety of child behaviors. However, we argue that the WISC has too many shortcomings to serve as a valid means for clinical interpretation. The WISC is not based on a theory of intelligence that allows for solid and differentiated hypotheses about the cognitive and mental development of children. Another limitation to the usefulness of WISC pertains to the problematic (or even complete lack of) relationship between WISC data and treatment. Fot that reason we consider that clinical interpretations of WISC scores are not warranted.

Prof. dr. J. Rispens is hoogleraar aan de vakgroep Pedagogiek van de Universiteit Utrecht.

Dr. T.A. van Yperen is universitair docent bij de vakgroep Pedagogiek van de Universiteit Utrecht. Contactadres: Vakgroep Pedagogiek, Universiteit Utrecht, Postbus 80140, 3508 TC Utrecht.

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Rispens, J., van Yperen, T.A. Grenzen van de WISC. KIAD 15, 124–134 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03060564

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