An investigation of the general abilities index in a group of diagnostically mixed patients

Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment

Volumn 26, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 247-259

  Harrison, Allyson G ^a   DeLisle, Michelle M ^a   Parker, Kevin C H ^b  

^a QUEEN S UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b HOTEL DIEU HOSPITAL   (Canada)

Author keywords

Adult; Clinical disorders; General abilities index

Indexed keywords

EID: 49249118263     PISSN: 07342829     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0734282907304032     Document Type: Article

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