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Sex differences in WAIS item performance

R G Turner, L Willerman

    Journal of Clinical Psychology
    |July 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    While overall Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) IQ scores show minimal sex differences, specific subtest items reveal reliable variations between males and females. This study identified 21 such items, suggesting potential links to stereotyped sex-role experiences.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychometrics
    • Cognitive Psychology
    • Gender Studies

    Background:

    • Overall Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) IQ scores show negligible differences between males and females.
    • However, significant sex differences are observed within various WAIS subtests.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify specific WAIS items that exhibit reliable sex differences.
    • To explore the nature of these items and their potential relation to sex-role experiences.

    Main Methods:

    • Cross-validation methodology involving 521 adult participants (264 males, 257 females).
    • Analysis of individual WAIS items within subtests for sex-based variations.
    • Reanalysis conducted across different age groups.

    Main Results:

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    • Identified 21 specific WAIS items demonstrating reliable sex differences.
    • Results remained consistent across age group reanalysis.
    • The nature of these differentiating items was analyzed.

    Conclusions:

    • Specific WAIS items, not overall IQ, reveal significant sex differences.
    • These findings may be linked to stereotyped sex-role experiences.
    • An index for stereotyped sex-role experiences was proposed based on item analysis.