5. WISC-V & CBCL

Question 1

What are the age ranges to complete;
WPPSI-IV
WISC-V
WAIS-IV

Answer 1

WPPSI-IV = 2:6-3:11, and 4-7.7

WISC-V - 6-16.11

WAIS-IV - 16-90

Question 2

How many 
- primary subtests
- secondary subtests 
- tests make up the FSIQ
In the WISC-V

Answer 2

10 primary
6 secondary
7 subtests make up FSIQ

Question 3

What are/describe the 5 index scores in the WISC-V

Answer 3

Verbal Comprehension Index: access and apply work knowledge (similarities, vocabulary, information, comprehension)

Fluid Reasoning Index: detect elements among visual objects, understand conceptual relationships, identify another object to best represent the concept (matrix, figure weights, picture concepts, arithmetic)

Visual Spatial Index: understand visual spatial relationships and construct geometric designs from a model (block design, visual puzzles

Working Memory Index: register, maintain, and manipulate visual and auditory information (Digit span, picture span, letter-number sequence)

Processing Speed Index: speed and accuracy of visual identification, decision-making/implementation (coding, symbol search, cancellation)

Question 4

Which two indexes in the WISC-V are the most correlated?

Answer 4

Visual Spatial and Fluid reasoning

Question 5

In the WISC-V - what are the ancillary indexes?

Answer 5

General ability index

Cognitive Proficiency Index: information processing efficiency for learning, problem solving and higher order processing

Quantitative Reasoning Index: computational ability and quantitative knowledge - understanding relationship between objects

Auditory Working Memory Index: phonological loop

Nonverbal Index: reasoning ability that minimizes expressive language demands

Question 6

What are the 7 steps for Interpretation?

Answer 6

1. Generate hypotheses (centered around referral/pre-assessment)
2. Examine general abilities (analyses FSIQ)
3. Examine factors (analyses individual indexes, strengths/weaknesses and base rates)
4. Further assessment (further hypotheses?)
5. State diagnosis and formulation
6. Determine interventions
7. Feedback and report

Question 7

What are three behavioural rating scales?

Answer 7

1. Conners
2. ASEBA
3. SDQ

Question 8

Describe the ASEBA/CBCL (use and sub-scales)

Answer 8

Broad measure of potential mental illnesses. Different forms; CBCL (parents), teachers form, youth self-report (>11y)

Covers

• Anxious/depressed
• Withdrawn/depressed
• Somatic Complaints
• Social Problems
• Thought Problems
• Attention Problems
• Rule-breaking Behavior
• Aggressive Behaviour

Question 9

Describe the Conner-3 (use and sub-scales)

Answer 9

Common measure for AD/HD. Has parent, teacher and child self-report

Inattention
Hyperactivity/impulsivity
Executive functioning
Learning
Aggression
Peer

Question 10

Describe the SDQ (use and sub-scales)

Answer 10

Commonly used as a screener to determine further appropriate questionnaires.

Prosocial (only strength, rest difficulties)
Hyperactivity
Emotional
Conduct
Peer