The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is one of the most widely used standardized intelligence tests for adults. The latest edition as of recent years is the WAIS-IV (and often WAIS-V in updated test batteries, depending on releases by publishers).

What the WAIS Is Good For

✔ Detailed cognitive profiling
✔ Comparing performance to norms
✔ Diagnosis of neurocognitive conditions

What It’s Not Ideal For

✘ Assessing creativity or emotional intelligence
✘ Fully unbiased measurement across cultures

✘ Predicting real-world success without contextWAIS-V in updated test batteries, depending on releases by publishers).