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Increased Specificity of Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale—Third Edition Matrix Reasoning Test Instructions and Time Limits

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Timothy B. Atchison

West Texas A&M University

Rachel R. Engler

Texas Tech University

Instructions for the Matrix Reasoning Test (MRT) of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale—Third Edition were modified by explicitly stating that the subtest was untimed or that a per-item time limit would be imposed. The MRT was administered within one of four conditions: with (a) standard administration instructions, (b) explicit instructions that the test would not be timed, (c) an imposed 20-s time limit, or (d) an imposed 60-s time limit. Relative to standard instructions, an explicit statement that the MRT would not be timed did not alter the number of correct responses. Furthermore, correct responses in the 60-s time-limited group were not significantly different than with standard instructions. The 20-s time limit, however, led to significantly fewer correct responses.

Key Words: WAIS-III • matrix reasoning • time limits

Canadian Journal of School Psychology, Vol. 24, No. 1, 94-98 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0829573509332459


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