An increase of intelligence in Sudan, 1987-2007.
Results are reported for mean IQs on the WAIS-R in Sudan in 1987 and 2007. There was a gain of 4.05 Full Scale IQ points over the 20-year period, representing a gain of 2.05 IQ points a decade. The Verbal IQ showed a loss of 1.65 IQ points, while the Performance IQ showed a gain of 7.2 IQ points. These results are broadly consistent with those in economically developed countries in showing that mean IQ on the WAIS-R has increased in Sudan, and the Performance IQ has increased more than the Verbal IQ.
Khaleefa
Omar
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University of Khartoum, Sudan.
Sulman
Afra
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Lynn
Richard
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D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003906:Developing Countries; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011594:Psychometrics; D012424:Rural Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013397:Sudan; D014505:Urban Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014888:Wechsler Scales / Q000706:statistics & numerical data