A comparative analysis of WISC-III performance of traumatized and non-traumatized children.
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Title
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A comparative analysis of WISC-III performance of traumatized and non-traumatized children.
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Identifier
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AAI9807995
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identifier
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9807995
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Creator
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Samet, Mitchell Jay.
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Contributor
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Adviser: P. A. Saigh
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Date
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1997
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Education, Educational Psychology
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Abstract
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The present study compared the WISC-III subtest, IQ, and index scores of two groups of adolescents, PTSD positive and stress exposed PTSD negative. Students with a history of learning or mental disorders, head trauma, substance abuse, and those taking psychopharmacological medication were excluded from the study. Also, students with co-morbid ADHD, conduct disorder, major depression or psychosis were excluded. A total of 167 adolescents, age range 11-17 years, were sampled from urban and suburban schools. Thirty-five subjects were selected for inclusion in the study. The subject groups were comparable with respect to race/ethnicity, gender and SES. Three separate MANCOVAs were performed in order to test for WISC-III subtest, IQ, and index differences between diagnostic groups. Data analysis revealed no significant between group differences for any of the dependent measures, while controlling for SES. The data analysis failed to support the hypotheses and indicated no significant differences in cognitive functioning between the PTSD positive and PTSD negative groups. A general discussion regarding the observed results, implications of the study, limitations, and directions for future research is presented.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.
