Memory Tests

Question 1

What does the Wechsler Memory Scale 4th Edition (WMS-IV) measure?

Answer 1

The Wechsler Memory Scale 4th Edition (WMS-IV) measures various aspects of memory, including immediate and delayed recall, visual and auditory memory, and working memory. The detailed profile it provides can help identify specific memory deficits.

Question 2

What is the age range for the WMS-IV

Answer 2

16 to 90 years

Question 3

Is the WMS-IV a diagnostic tool?

Answer 3

No - However, the results from the WMS-IV can be used by clinicians to support the diagnosis of various conditions such as Dementia & Alzheimer’s.

Question 4

What psychological disorders can the WMS-IV assist with assessing memory function?

Answer 4

Traumatic Brain Injury
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Learning Disabilities

Question 5

What are the 4 Indexes for the WMS-IV?

Answer 5

Auditory Memory Index

Visual Memory Index

Visual Working Memory Index

Immediate Memory and Delayed Memory Index

Question 6

What is the outcome measure for the WMS-IV?

Answer 6

The General Memory Index score

Question 7

Does the WMS-IV have Australian normative data?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

What does the Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning Third Edition (WRAML3) measure?

Answer 8

The Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning (WRAML3) is a comprehensive test battery designed to evaluate memory functioning and learning capabilities in individuals. The WRAML is specifically aimed at identifying memory impairments, understanding their nature, and planning appropriate interventions or accommodations.

Question 9

What is the age range for the WRAML3?

Answer 9

5 to 90 years

Question 10

What are the 5 Indexes for the WRAML3?

Answer 10

Verbal Memory Index

Visual Memory Index

General Memory Index

Attention/Concentration Index

Working Memory Index

Question 11

The General Memory Index is a composite score of which 2 other indexes?

Answer 11

Verbal Memory Index and
Visual Memory Index

Question 12

Is the WRAML3 a diagnostic measure?

Answer 12

No - the WRAML3 is primarily an assessment tool rather than a diagnostic tool. However, it plays a critical role in the diagnostic process by providing detailed information about an individual’s memory and learning capabilities.

Question 13

What disorders can the WRAML3 assist with assessment?

Answer 13

Learning Disabilities
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Memory Disorders
ADHD

Question 14

Does the WRAML3 have Australian normative data?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

When would you use the WRAML3 over the WMS-IV?

Answer 15

Children
WRAML3: 5 to 90 years
WMS-IV: 16 to 90 years

Referral Question
WRAML3 assess learning and memory whereas the WMS-IV assesses only memory