ASSESSMENT - WAIS Flashcards
1
Q
What are the WAIS scaled scores
A
mean = 10, SD = 3, Range of values = 1-19
2
Q
FSIQ
A
mean = 100, SD = 15 Range = 40-160
3
Q
What substitutions are allowed?
A
- 1 substitution per Index Score allowed.
* 2 substitutions allowed for FSIQ.
4
Q
What is the age range for the WAIS?
A
Age range: 16:00-90.11
5
Q
Spolied tests??
A
• Only if required due to a subtest being invalidated or because the person’s physical condition interferes with performance.
Only substitute if test spoiled etc not sure to poor scores -
6
Q
Scoring the WAIS considerations?
A
WAIS has 4 indices
Big differences can’t interpret FSIQ - not best representation
See if you can do GAI if PR VCI are similar
Otherwise interpret separately
