Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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929103 | Intelligence | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Normative data for 5–6 year olds on the Chinese Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) are reported for samples tested in 1984 and 2006. There was a significant increase in Full Scale IQ of 4.53 points over the 22 year period, representing a gain of 2.06 IQ points per decade. There were also significant increases in Verbal IQ of 4.27 points and in Performance IQ of 4.08 points.
► We report normative IQ data for 5–6 years old Chinese children tested in 1984 and 2006. ► Wechsler Full Scale IQ increased significantly at 2.06 points per decade. ► Crystallized (Verbal IQ) increased more than fluid intelligence (Performance IQ). ► The 2006 sample generally outperformed the 1984 sample, but not for all subtests. ► The significant decline was seen in block-design and similarities subtests.