Present status of intelligence testing: A critical analysis of wais, wapis and misic

Theoretical and practical understanding of intellectual assessment is of considerable importance to clinical psychologist and other professionals working in this area. In recent years intelligence testing has attained high popularity as there has been considerable focus on empowerment of disabled children by Kerala government. This study is an independent examination of intelligence tests. The tests WAIS, WAPIS, MISIC are reviewed and analyzed. These are the most popular tests used for intellectual assessment. Discussion focuses on serious theoretical and methodological flaws. The standardization issues of outdated norms and cultural consideration of these instruments from researcher‘s perspective provide further insight to tests inability to truly determine an individual‘s intelligence. But no effort has been taken to focus discussion on consequences of using outdated intelligence test. We argue that efforts should be directed toward developing indigenous tests with detailed item analysis particular to Kerala population.