Thirty-one learners aged 6–16 were selected using purposive sampling, with the aim of investigating their understanding of death. <b>Opsomming</b> Een-en-dertig leerders tussen 6 en 16 jaar is geselekteer met die doel om hulle begrip van dood te ondersoek. *Please note: This is a reduced version of the abstract. Please refer to PDF for full text

Increased frequencies in unipolar major depression and dysthymia evolve into chronic depression (Gotlib & Hammen, 1992:11). <b>Opsomming</b> ‘n Toename in die voorkoms van unipolêre major depressie en distimie kan tot chroniese depressie ontwikkel (Gotlib & Hammen, 1992:11) *Please note: This is a reduced version of the abstract. Please refer to PDF for full text

To establish reliability and validity of formal intelligence assessment instruments in a multicultural and multilingual society such as South Africa, context needs to be taken into consideration and existing psychological intelligence test instruments need to be surveyed carefully for cultural bias. The aim of this critical review of scientific literature was to critically appraise and synthesize data regarding intelligence instruments applied to South African school learners. The search initially yielded 405 studies of which 15 were finally included for thematic analysis. The following three main themes emerged from the included studies: Applicability of intelligence instruments administered to South African school learners; Contextual and demographic influences affecting performance on administered intelligence instruments; and Intellectual measuring instruments related to developmental and cognitive ability levels. It is recommended that the findings of this research study should be considered in the possible development of a strategic guideline to design an intelligence instrument applicable to South African school learners.