Investigations Into the Construct Validity of the Saint Louis University Mental Status Examination: Crystalized Versus Fluid Intelligence
Robert W. Wildman, II1.; William F. McDaniel

Abstract
Objective: The Saint Louis University Mental Status Examination (SLUMS) shows superior psychometric properties to other screening devices for dementia4. Since it is expected to be used for that purpose increasing in the future, it is important to investigate the construct validity of the SLUMS with respect to other more comprehensive psychological tests. The present investigations seek to present data relevant to both of these theoretical and clinical questions.

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