Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales

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The Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales (RIAS) is an individually administered test of intelligence that includes a co-normed, supplemental measure of memory. [1] It is appropriate for individuals ages 3–94.

Contents

The RIAS intelligence subtests include Verbal Reasoning (verbal), Guess What (verbal), Odd-Item Out (nonverbal), and What's Missing? (nonverbal). Memory subtests include Verbal Memory and Nonverbal Memory. [1] Included within the RIAS is the Reynolds Intellectual Screening Test (RIST), a quick screener that consists of two RIAS subtests (Guess What and Odd-Item Out) and takes less time to complete than the RIAS. [1]

Editions and uses

The test is currently in its second edition, published in 2015. [2]

Both editions are suitable for evaluation of intellectual giftedness, [3] and high scores are accepted as qualifying evidence for high IQ societies such as Intertel (min. IQ ≥ 135) and American Mensa (min. IQ ≥ 130). [4] [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Randy Reynolds and Cecil Kamphaus, Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales and Reynolds Intellectual Screening Test Professional Manual, Psychological Assessment Resources (2003) No ISBN
  2. "(RIAS™-2) Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales, Second Edition". www.wpspublish.com. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  3. Brueggemann, Amber E.; Reynolds, Cecil R.; Kamphaus, R.W. (May 2006). "The Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales (RIAS) and Assessment of Intellectual Giftedness". Gifted Education International. 21 (2–3): 127–136. doi:10.1177/026142940602100305. ISSN   0261-4294.
  4. "Intertel - Join us". www.intertel-iq.org. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  5. "Join Mensa Using My Past Test Scores". American Mensa. Retrieved 2021-05-02.

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