Teste de inteligência não verbal R-1: o tamanho do efeito para as normas de 2018 / R-1 non-verbal intelligence test: the effect size for the 2018 standards

O estudo apresenta os tamanhos do efeito, seus intervalos de confiança, classificações e visualizações para a atualização normativa de 2018 do Teste não verbal de Inteligência R-1, visto que as diferenças estatisticamente calculadas com base no valor p oferecerem evidências tênues contra a hipótese nula e, por isso, não servem como uma prova da significância clínica. Utilizou-se a amostra normativa do instrumento, composta por 5.595 adultos, de ambos os sexos, com idades entre 18 e 65 anos, provenientes das cinco regiões geográficas brasileiras e subdivididos pelos níveis de ensino fundamental, médio e superior. Os resultados apontaram tamanhos do efeito entre médios e grandes na comparação entre os níveis de ensino fundamental e médio; grande a muito grande na relação entre o ensino fundamental e o superior e; pequenos a médios entre os níveis médio e superior de ensino. Concluiu-se que as diferenças estatisticamente observadas, por meio das análises de variância e pos-hoc de Tukey refletem um efeito real quando se considera o impacto da variável nível de escolaridade no desempenho do teste. Entendeu-se que os estudos normativos do instrumento refletem um impacto real quando se considera a variável em estudo, devendo incluir o tamanho do efeito e seus respectivos intervalos de confiança.

The study presents the effect sizes, their confidence intervals, ratings, and visualizations for the 2018 normative update of the R-1 Nonverbal Intelligence Test, since the statistically calculated differences based on the p-value offer tenuous evidence against the null hypothesis and do not serve as a proof of clinical significance. We used the normative sample of the instrument, consisting of 5,595 adults of both sexes, aged 18 to 65 years, from the five Brazilian geographic regions and subdivided by elementary, middle, and high school levels. The results showed medium to large effect sizes in the comparison between elementary and high school levels; large to very large in the relation between elementary and high school; and small to medium effect sizes between high school and high school levels. It was concluded that the statistically observed differences, by means of variance and Tukey's post-hoc analyses reflect a real effect when considering the impact of the education level variable on test performance. It was understood that normative studies of the instrument reflect a real impact when considering the variable under study, and should include the effect size and their respective confidence intervals.

SON-R 6-40: dimensionalidade e validade convergente com a CMMS, TONI-3 e COM / SON-R 6-40: dimensionality and convergent validity with CMMS, TONI-3 and CPM / SON-R 6-40: dimensionalidad y validez convergente con CMMS, TONI-3 y CPM

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a estrutura fatorial do teste não verbal de inteligência SON-R 6-40 e obter evidências de validade convergente deste com outros três instrumentos não verbais de inteligência: Matrizes Progressivas Coloridas de Raven, Escala de Maturidade Mental Colúmbia e TONI-3. Participaram do estudo 150 crianças de escolas públicas e privadas do Distrito Federal com idades entre 6 e 9 anos (M = 7,7; DP = 1,0). As análises fatoriais exploratórias indicaram uma estrutura com dois fatores para o SON-R 6-40 e uma estrutura unifatorial para os outros testes. Os dois fatores apresentaram uma correlação de 0,64 que explicam 68,3% da variância comum. Os coeficientes de correlação entre o SON-R 6-40 e os demais instrumentos variaram entre 0,62 e 0,73, com valor médio de 0,69. Os resultados indicam evidências adequadas da validade convergente do SON-R 6-40 com outros três testes não verbais de inteligência frequentemente utilizados no Brasil. (AU)

The aim of the study was to assess the factor structure of the non-verbal intelligence test SON-R 6-40 and obtain evidence of its convergent validity with three other non-verbal intelligence tests: Raven's Colored Progressive Matrices, Columbia Mental Maturity Scale and TONI- 3. Study participants were 150 children aged 6 to 9 years (M=7.7, SD=1.0) from public and private schools of the Federal District. Exploratory factor analysis indicated a two-factor structure for the SON-R 6-40 and a unidimensional structure for the three other tests. The two factors showed a correlation of .64 and together explained 68.3% of the common variance. The correlation coefficients between the SON-R 6-40 and the other instruments ranged between .62 and .73, with a mean value of .69. The results provide evidence of adequate convergent validity for the SON-R 6-40 with three other non-verbal intelligence tests frequently used in Brazil. (AU)

El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar la estructura factorial del test de inteligencia no verbal SON-R 6-40 y obtener evidencias de su validez convergente con otros tres instrumentos de inteligencia no verbal: el Test de Matrices Progresivas de Color de Raven, la Escala de Madurez Mental de Columbia y el TONI-3. En el estudio participaron 150 niños de 6 a 9 años de escuelas públicas y privadas del Distrito Federal (M = 7.7, DS = 1.0). El Análisis Factorial Exploratorio indicó una estructura de dos factores para el SON-R 6-40, y una estructura unifactorial para los otros tres tests. La correlación entre los dos factores fue de 0,64 y, lo que explica el 68.3% de la varianza común. Los coeficientes de correlación entre el SON-R 6-40 y los otros instrumentos fluctuaron entre 0,62 y 0,73 con una media de 0,69. Los resultados muestran evidencias adecuadas de la validez convergente del test SON-R 6-40 con los otros tres tests de inteligencia no verbal de uso frecuente en Brasil. (AU)

Estudo normativo do R-1: Teste não verbal de inteligência para uma região da Bahia-Brasil / Standardization study of R-1: nonverbal intelligence test for a region of Bahia-Brazil / Estudio normativo del R-1: test no verbal de inteligencia para una región de la Bahía-Brasil

O R-1: Teste Não Verbal de Inteligência é um instrumento que foi construído com base no Teste de Matrizes Progressivas de Raven de acordo aos pressupostos teóricos da análise fatorial de Spearman, teoria bifatorial. O presente artigo objetivou apresentar normas para o R-1 para uma amostra de motoristas e candidatos a Carteira Nacional de Habilitação de uma região do sudoeste da Bahia - Brasil. A amostra foi composta de 1507 adultos, de ambos os sexos e três níveis de escolaridade, que realizaram avaliação psicológica em uma clínica credenciada ao DETRAN-BA. Para determinar a influência do sexo e da escolaridade foram realizados testes estatísticos, que indicaram diferenças significativas nas pontuações em função dessas variáveis. Os resultados apontaram a necessidade de estabelecer normas por sexo e por nível de escolaridade para a população estudada. Tais estudos contribuem para o avanço nas pesquisas em avaliação psicológica no contexto do trânsito.

The R-1: Nonverbal Intelligence Test is an instrument that was constructed based on Raven's Progressive Matrices Test according to the theoretical assumptions of Spearman factorial analysis, two-factor theory. The present article aimed to present standards for the R-1 for a sample of drivers and candidates for the National Driver's License for a region of southwestern Bahia - Brazil. The sample consisted of 1507 adults, of both sexes, and three educational levels, who underwent psychological evaluation in a clinic accredited to DETRAN-BA. In order to investigate the influence of sex and educational level was calculated statistic tests that indicated significant differences in scores in relation to studied variables. The results pointed out the need for norms by sex and schooling. Such studies contribute to the advancement of research in psychological assessment in the context of traffic.

El R-1: Prueba no verbal de inteligencia es un instrumento que fue construido con base en el Test de Matrices Progresivas de Reven de acuerdo a los presupuestos teóricos del análisis factorial de Spearman, teoría bifactorial. El presente artículo objetivó presentar normas para el R-1 de una muestra de conductores y candidatos a Cartera Nacional de Habilitación para una región del suroeste de Bahía - Brasil. La muestra fue compuesta de 1507 adultos, de ambos sexos e tres niveles de escolaridad, que realizaron evaluación psicológica en una clínica acreditada al DETRAN-BA. Con el fin de determinar las diferencias entre los grados de escolaridad e sexos fueran realizados testes estadísticos del total de puntos. Los resultados apuntaron la necesidad de normas por sexo y por escolaridad. Tales estudios contribuyen al avance de las investigaciones en evaluación psicológica en el contexto del tránsito.

Differences and influencing factors of Wechsler's cognitive test in first-episode depressive patients with or without sleep disorder / 中华行为医学与脑科学杂志

Objective To investigate the difference of Wechsler's cognitive test and its influencing factors in first-episode depression patients with and without sleep disorder.Methods 156 patients with de-pression were divided into two groups according to their sleep conditions,including sleep disorder group(n=77)and non-sleep disorder group(n=79).Wechsler Intelligence Scale(WAIS)and Wechsler Memory Scale(WMS)were used to assess the cognitive function,while Hamilton Depression Scale(HAMD-17) were used to assess depressive symptoms.Results (1)Sleep disorders group had lower scores on verbal IQ (95.51±16.45),performance IQ(90.94±13.87),FIQ scores(92.48±15.49)than those in the non-sleep disorder group((105.59±15.20),(96.19±13.62),(101.20±14.70)respectively),the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Sleep disorder group had lower scores in immediate memory(10.47 ± 3.88),short-term memory(49.87±14.35)and memory quotient(87.90±18.25)than those in the non-sleep disorder group((11.86±3.47),(56.52±13.03),(97.27±18.76)respectively),the differences were statisti-cally significant(all P<0.05).(2)Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that education and age ex-plained 24% of variance in verbal IQ(F=21.258,P<0.01).Education,sleep disorder factors explained 12.9% of variation in performance IQ(F=9.825,P<0.01).Education,sleep disorder factors explained 22.3% of variance in total IQ(F=22.847,P<0.01).Education,age,sleep disorder factors explained 28.4%of variation in short-term memory(F=23.850,P<0.01).Education and age explained 20.4% of variation in immediate memory(F=18.10,P<0.01).Education and sleep disorder factors explained 21.9% of variation in memory quotient(F=26.162,P<0.01).Conclusion The intelligence and memory impairment in first-epi-sode depression patients with sleep disorders is more serious,and the education,sleep disorder and age are the most important factors.

Norm development of the Chinese edition of Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition / 中国心理卫生杂志

Objective:By analyzing the norm data results of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition (WAIS-Ⅳ) in China,to prove the validity of the procedure and methods during the norming development.Methods:The whole process of the revision of WAIS-Ⅳ,the development of computer-assisted system and norm sampling plan,were introduced in more detail,and the distribution of actual norm data of 1757 cases was analyzed.Results:For area distribution,compared with planned sampling number,the number from North and Northeast China was statistically significant different (x2 =78.02,P ＜0.01).For age stages distribution,most of cases conformed to the requirements of sampling,except that some cases including high-level educational cases aged 16-17 years and above 65 years,and low-level educational cases aged 30-34 years were less than the planned sampling number.For gender distribution,male subjects were more,but there was no statistically significant difference between male and female subjects (x2 =228,P =0.131).For educational degree distribution,the sampling conformed to the requirements of sampling plan (x2 =2.74,P =0.603).For occupation,resident years and registered permanent residence,and the sample was basically representative.Conclusion:The process of the revision of the Chinese version of WAIS-Ⅳ is appropriate,and actual norm sampling basically conforms to planned sample distribution,providing the sufficient representativeness and reliability for national norm data of WAIS-Ⅳ.

Comparing Intelligence Test Profiles to Assess Tourette's Disorder with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

OBJECTIVES: The study compared the intelligence test profiles of Tourette's Disorder (TD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and TD with ADHD (TD+ADHD) groups. METHODS: The Korean Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-third edition (K-WISC-III) and Korean Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-fourth edition (K-WISC-IV) were administered to 13 children and adolescents with TD, 17 children and adolescents with ADHD, and 15 children and adolescents with TD+ADHD. Each parameter was compared among the groups using the Kruskal-Wallis test. RESULTS: The mean scores of the freedom from distractibility/working memory index (FD/WMI) and the digit span and arithmetic subtests of the TD+ADHD group were significantly lower than those of the TD group. CONCLUSION: According to the intelligence test results, the comorbid ADHD+TD group showed a significant decrease in working memory compared to the TD group. These findings are similar to those of previous research on cognitive functions and suggest that the TD+ADHD comorbid and TD alone groups exhibit different endophenotypes. The results also imply that WISC-III and WISC-IV, the most commonly used intelligence tests clinically, are effective in evaluating cognitive functions such as attention. Further research is required to confirm these results.

Confiabilidade dos índices fatoriais da Wais-III adaptada para a população brasileira / Reliability of the factor index of the Wais-III adapted for the brazilian population / Fiabilidad de los índices factoriales Wais-III adaptada para la población brasileña

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Brain Derived Neurotrophic Growth Factor and Cognitive Function in Children with Iron Deficiency Anemia.

Background: The negative effects of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) on cognition are well documented in previous studies; however, distinct mechanisms of these effects are still a matter of debate. Brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has an important role in brain functions specially memory and learning and was reported to be low in IDA in animal studies. Objective: This study was thus designed to estimate BDNF serum level in patients suffering from IDA and correlate its level to their cognitive function. Study Design: Cross sectional case-control study. Place and Duration of the Study: The Outpatient Clinic in the Children`s Hospital, Ain Shams University, between May, 2009 and March, 2010. Methods: The study was conducted on 27 child suffering from IDA (hemoglobin <11gm/dl and serum ferritin<12ng/ml) with a mean age of 7.96±3.06 years. Full history taking and thorough clinical examination were done. Complete blood count, serum ferritin and BDNF were measured. Cognitive assessment using Wechsler intelligence test was performed for enrolled children. Fifty healthy age and sex matched children were enrolled as controls. Results: Wechsler intelligence test showed significantly lower verbal, performance and total IQ values among IDA patients compared to controls. Total IQ score showed significant positive correlation with hemoglobin level and significant negative correlation with red cell width (RDW). Although BDNF level was not significantly lower in IDA patients, it showed a significant positive correlation with object assembly. Multiple regression analysis using total IQ as a dependent variable showed that RDW was the most determinant factor that affected IQ scores. Conclusion: Wechsler IQ test results were adversely affected in IDA patients. BDNF level was not significantly lower in IDA children but it showed a significant positive correlation with one of Wechsler IQ test items in such patients. Larger scale studies are recommended to further investigate BDNF as a possible mediator that disturb cognitive functions in IDA and explore other mediators.

Coeficiente intelectual y factores asociados en niños escolarizados en la ciudad de Medellín, Colombia / Intelligence quotient and associated facts in children attending school in Medellin, Colombia

Objetivo: Analizar el coeficiente intelectual y los factores asociados en niños escolarizados de 6 a 8 años en las comunas Nororiental y Norocidental de la ciudad de Medellín-Colombia. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó un muestreo aleatorio simple, polietápico y estratificado según grado escolar y comuna, la muestra estuvo constituida por 423 niños de ambos sexos. El coeficiente intelectual se evaluó con la Escala de Inteligencia Wechsler para Niños WISCIV y la estimulación psicosocial con Observation for Measurement of the Environment (HOME). Para la valoración del estado nutricional se utilizó las normas de referencia y puntos de corte de la OMS. Resultados: Los factores de riesgo que explican las puntuaciones en el Coeficiente Intelectual Total y sus índices fueron: Historia de problemas académicos de la madre y padre e historia de problemas de comportamiento de los hermanos, alcoholismo de la madre durante el embarazo y conductas agresivas en el hogar. Conclusión: En los niños que cursan los primeros años de escolaridad en las dos comunas más pobres de Medellín, el coeficiente intelectual y sus índices se encuentra correlacionado con factores de antecedencia psicosocial y conductas agresivas en el hogar.

Objective: Analyzing the IQ and associated factors in school children aged 6 to 8 years old from the northeastern and northwestern districts of Medellin, Colombia. Materials and Methods: Simple, random, stratified sampling was carried out according to grade, level and commune; the sample consisted of 423 male and female children. The Wechsler intelligence scale (WISCIV) was used for evaluating the children’s IQ and the Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (HOME) for evaluating the children’s psychosocial stimulation/quality of their home environment. WHO cutoff points were used as reference standards for assessing their nutritional status. Results: The following risk factors explained IQ scores and rates: the parents’ academic problems, the siblings’ behavioral problems, the mothers’ alcoholism during pregnancy and aggressive behavior at home. Conclusion: The IQ scores and associated rates for children who attended early school years in the two poorest districts of Medellin were correlated with psychosocial background factors and aggressive behavior at home.

Funcionamento diferencial dos itens do teste não-verbal de inteligência SON-R 2½-7[a] / Differential item functioning of the SON-R 2½-7[a] non-verbal intelligence test

A presença de uma quantidade considerável de itens com funcionamento diferencial (DIF) pode tornar um teste menos válido. Assim, este estudo investigou a existência de DIF no teste de inteligência SON-R 2½-7[a]. O teste é a versão abreviada do SON-R 2½-7, normatizado e validado em vários países da Europa. Os dados de 1.200 crianças da normatização brasileira foram utilizados para identificar a presença de DIF em relação à gênero e região, usando o método da TRI. Os resultados indicaram que, de um total de 60 itens, 5 itens apresentaram DIF entre os sexos e 13 itens apresentaram DIF entre as regiões. Conclui-se que há adequabilidade da maioria dos itens, o que viabiliza o uso do SON-R 2½-7[a] em contexto nacional.

The presence of a considerable amount of items with differential functioning can make a test less valid. Therefore, the existence of Differential Item Functioning (DIF) in the intelligence test SON-R 2½-7[a] was investigated. This is the abridged edition of the SON-R 2½-7 with normatization and validation studies realized in various European countries. The data of the Brazilian normatization sample of 1,200 children were used to verify the presence of DIF in relation to gender and region using the IRT method. Of a total of 60 items, 5 items were indicated as having DIF for gender and 13 items as having DIF between regions. It was concluded that the majority of the items were adequate, which makes the use of the test feasible in a national context.

A Pilot Study of the Usefulness of Intelligence Test in Assessment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

OBJECTIVES: We analyzed the usefulness of intelligence test in assessing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). METHODS: The medical records of 312 patients with ADHD who visited the child psychiatry department in one university hospital in Seoul, Korea, were reviewed. Demographic data and scores on the Korean Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-III (K-WISC-III) and Korean-Conners' Parent Rating Scale (K-CPRS) were analyzed. To assess the relationship with comorbidities, ADHD subjects were classified as; externalizing disorders, internalizing disorders, tic disorders, and no comorbidities. RESULTS: Verbal intelligence quotient (VIQ) was significantly higher than performance IQ (PIQ)(102.6+/-14.44, 99.2+/-14.48, p<.001). Using mean scatter method, subtest scores such as 'information, similarities, digit span and coding' were significantly lower than mean scores of sum of subtests of VIQ or PIQ (p<.05). Regarding comorbidities, children with externalizing disorders exhibited. Lower scores on 'information and vocabulary' than other groups (p=.008). Children with no comorbidities exhibited higher scores on 'similarities and object assembly' than children with externalizing/internalizing disorders (p=.001) and also on 'comprehension' than children with externalizing disorders (p=.006). For subtypes of ADHD, children with hyperactive-impulsive type had higher scores on 'comprehension' than children with inattentive and combined type (p=.004). CONCLUSION: These results suggested that intelligence test might provide useful information for assessing ADHD.

A Pilot Study of the Usefulness of Intelligence Test in Assessment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

OBJECTIVES: We analyzed the usefulness of intelligence test in assessing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). METHODS: The medical records of 312 patients with ADHD who visited the child psychiatry department in one university hospital in Seoul, Korea, were reviewed. Demographic data and scores on the Korean Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-III (K-WISC-III) and Korean-Conners' Parent Rating Scale (K-CPRS) were analyzed. To assess the relationship with comorbidities, ADHD subjects were classified as; externalizing disorders, internalizing disorders, tic disorders, and no comorbidities. RESULTS: Verbal intelligence quotient (VIQ) was significantly higher than performance IQ (PIQ)(102.6+/-14.44, 99.2+/-14.48, p<.001). Using mean scatter method, subtest scores such as 'information, similarities, digit span and coding' were significantly lower than mean scores of sum of subtests of VIQ or PIQ (p<.05). Regarding comorbidities, children with externalizing disorders exhibited. Lower scores on 'information and vocabulary' than other groups (p=.008). Children with no comorbidities exhibited higher scores on 'similarities and object assembly' than children with externalizing/internalizing disorders (p=.001) and also on 'comprehension' than children with externalizing disorders (p=.006). For subtypes of ADHD, children with hyperactive-impulsive type had higher scores on 'comprehension' than children with inattentive and combined type (p=.004). CONCLUSION: These results suggested that intelligence test might provide useful information for assessing ADHD.

Cognitive and other neuropsychological profiles in children with newly diagnosed benign rolandic epilepsy / 소아과

PURPOSE: Although benign rolandic epilepsy (BRE) is a benign condition, it may be associated with a spectrum of behavioral, psychiatric, and cognitive disorders. This study aimed to assess the cognitive and other neuropsychological profiles of children with BRE. METHODS: In total, 23 children with BRE were consecutively recruited. All children underwent sleep electroencephalography (EEG) and were assessed on a battery of comprehensive neuropsychological tests including the Korean versions of the Wechsler intelligence scale for children III, frontal executive neuropsychological test, rey complex figure test, Wisconsin card sorting test, attention deficit diagnostic scale, and child behavior checklist scale. RESULTS: The study subjects included 13 boys and 10 girls aged 9.0+/-1.6 years. Our subjects showed an average monthly seizure frequency of 0.9+/-0.7, and a majority of them had focal seizures (70%). The spike index (frequency/min) was 4.1+/-5.3 (right) and 13.1+/-15.9 (left). Of the 23 subjects, 9 showed frequent spikes (>10/min) on the EEG. The subjects had normal cognitive and frontal executive functions, memory, and other neuropsychological sub-domain scores, even though 8 children (35%) showed some evidence of learning difficulties, attention deficits, and aggressive behavior. CONCLUSION: Our data have limited predictive value; however, these data demonstrate that although BRE appears to be benign at the onset, children with BRE might develop cognitive, behavioral, and other psychiatric disorders during the active phase of epilepsy, and these problems may even outlast the BRE. Therefore, we recommend scrupulous follow-up for children with BRE.

Rorschach and the WAIS-III after one and two years of psychotherapy / O teste de Rorschach e a Escala WAIS-III após um e dois Anos de psicoterapia

This study aimed at identifying what aspects of personality are modified after one and two years of psychoanalytic psychotherapy in adults attending a free university healthcare service in São Paulo, Brazil. The instruments were the Rorschach and the WAIS-III tests which were administered before and after one and two years of treatment. The participants were 34 adult individuals, both genders. After one year of psychotherapy in the Rorschach method there was an increase in effective and adaptive interpersonal relationship, an enhancement in sensitiveness related to the capacity of modulating affect, the need for close contact as well as the arousal of feelings of discomfort associated with intensification of self-regard, and a decrease in narcissistic tendencies. As well as in WAIS-III, there was an increase in motivation, attention and speed processing.

O estudo teve por objetivo identificar quais aspectos da personalidade são modificados após um e dois anos de psicoterapia psicanalítica em adultos atendidos em um serviço público de saúde mental de uma universidade em São Paulo, no Brasil. Os instrumentos utilizados foram o Rorschach e a Escala de Inteligência Wechsler para adultos (WAIS-III), os quais foram administrados antes e após um e dois anos de tratamento. Os participantes foram 34 indivíduos adultos, de ambos os sexos. No Rorschach, após um ano de psicoterapia, ocorreu melhora da relação interpessoal adaptada e efetiva, melhora na sensibilidade relacionada à capacidade de modular afeto e da necessidade de contato mais próximo, e surgimento de sentimentos de desconforto associados à intensificação de auto-observação e diminuição de tendências narcisistas. No WAIS-III houve aumento de motivação, melhora atencional e de velocidade de processamento.

Inteligência emocional e desempenho no trabalho: um estudo com MSCEIT, BPR-5 e 16PF / Emotional intelligence and job performance: a study with MSCEIT, BPR-5 and 16PF

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo investigar a validade de uma medida de inteligência emocional correlacionando-a com medidas de inteligência, personalidade e desempenho profissional. Participaram do estudo 119 sujeitos, com idade entre 17 e 64 anos, de ambos os sexos e que trabalham em empresas situadas em municípios do interior do estado de São Paulo. Os instrumentos utilizados foram: Versão em Português do Mayer-Salovey-Caruso-Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT), o Questionário Dezesseis Fatores da Personalidade (16PF), Bateria de Provas de Raciocínio (BPR-5), Avaliação de Desempenho respondido por duas pessoas (um supervisor e um colega). Os resultados apontam baixa correlação entre inteligência emocional e personalidade, bem como com inteligência. Indicam também que a faceta regulação das emoções se correlaciona com o desempenho profissional e apresenta validade incremental em relação à inteligência. Em suma conclui-se que a inteligência emocional constitui um tipo diferenciado de inteligência útil na avaliação psicológica no contexto organizacional.

This research had as objective to investigate the validity of a emotional intelligence measure correlating it with measures of intelligence, personality, and job performance. The participants were 119 subjects, aged 17 to 64 years old, of bothe sex that work in cities industries from the state of São Paulo. The instruments used: the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso-Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT), protuguese version, the Sixteen Personality Factors Questionnaire (16PF), the Battery of Reasoning (BPR-5) a performance evaluation made by two persons (supervisor and a colegue). The results show low correlations between emotional intelligence and personality. Also that the branch managing emotions is correlated with job performance and presents validy with the intelligence. In sum it was concluded that emotional intelligence constitutes a differentiated type of intelligence useful for psychological assessment in the context of industrial and organizational psychology.

Estudo da estrutura fatorial da bateria multidimensional de inteligência infantil / Factorial structure study of the multidimensional battery for children´s intelligence

Este trabalho teve como principal objetivo o estudo da estrutura fatorial da Bateria Multidimensional de Inteligência Infantil, destinada à avaliação intelectual de crianças de sete a doze anos, por meio de algumas capacidades incluídas no Modelo Cattell-Horn-Carroll. Os resultados demonstraram que, no que diz respeito às correlações entre os testes e à análise fatorial confirmatória, parece ter havido, de maneira geral, uma concordância entre os dados obtidos e os estudos associados ao modelo teórico. Além disso, a bateria mostrou-se capaz de avaliar fundamentalmente as capacidades de inteligência cristalizada e velocidade de processamento cognitivo. A maior parte da variância dessas capacidades gerais foi explicada pelos testes destinados a mensurá-las.

Exploration on the Normal Reference Criteria of Infant Intelligence by Fagan Test / 环境与健康杂志

Objective To explore the normal reference values of infant intelligence in Fagan test of infant Method Fagan test was carried out in 315 healthy infants aged 6.5～14.0 month in Shenyang,Tieling and Jinzhou in Liaoning province.Results Infants with cognitive exponent X≥54.6 might be considered to be normal in development,49.9

Effect of Qingkai Granule on patients with subclinical hepatic encephalopathy of intelligence test and evoked potential / 中成药

AIM: To explore the treatment of subclinical hepatic encephalopathy(SHE) by traditional Chinese medicine. METHODS: Sixty patients with SHE were randomized into two groups: treatment group with 30 cases treated by Qingkai Granule and control group with another 30 cases treated by lactulose.They were all treated for two weeks.The evoked potentials(Eps) were measured,moreover,number connection test(NCT) and digit symbol test(DST) were conducted. RESULTS: In treatment group,the period for NCT was shorter and the DST also improved apparently;peak latency(PL) and interpeak latency(IPL) of SEP and AEPs were shorter to different degrees,with significant differences among groups. CONCLUSION: Qingkai Granule acts to effectively increase the learning,memory and space cognitive capacities in patients,and improves the nerve electrophysiology in patients.

Reliability and Validity of Chinese Cognitive Ability Scale / 中国心理卫生杂志

Objective: To examine reliability and validity of Chinese Cognitive Ability Scale (CCAS).Methods:The CCAS was administered 321 children, 275 adults, 32 patients with brain damage, and 31 children with mental retardation.Out of them, 26 children were tested with WISC-CR and 26 adults with WAIS-RC.Results: The test-retest reliability coefficients of subtests and scales ranged from 0.732 to 0.894, 0.919 to 0.960 for children, 0.859 to 0.937, 0.968 to 0.981 for adults; The reliability coefficients for children (quick coding was omitted) ranged from 0.810-0.928 (Split-half), 0.737-0.923 (Cronbach's ?) and 0.737-0.945 (generalizability) for subtests, 0.939-0.976,0.898-0.965 and 0.898-0.965 for scales; Coefficients for adults ranged from 0.829-0.948, 0.747-0.941 and 0.747-0.941 for subtests, 0.945-0.979, 0.915-0.967 and 0.915-0.967 for scales; The CCAS IQs were high correlated with WAIS-RC IQs (VIQ=0.775,PIQ=0.621,FIQ=0.724) and WISC-CR IQs (VIQ=0.888,PIQ=0.779,FIQ=0.886) , the CCAS VIQ, PIQ, and FIQ were 5.3,9.2,and 7.8 points less than WAIS-RC, and 2.0,7.2,and 5.0 points less than WISC-CR; Comparing with normal groups, mean IQs of brain damaged adults(VIQ=80.50,PIQ=80.59,FIQ=78.91) and mental retardation children(VIQ=43.68,PIQ=49.77,FIQ=44.06)were much lower.Conclusion: The Chinese Cognitive Ability Scale has excellent retest stability, internal consistency reliability, convergent and discriminant validity.