The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children

Question 1

What is the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV)

Answer 1

• Most commonly used measure of intelligence for children

Question 2

Features of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children

Answer 2

• Ten main subtests that increase in difficulty
• Four main index scores, which are standardized
• Overall score is standardized

Question 3

The ten main subtests

Answer 3

• Block Design
• Similarities
• Digit Span
• Picture Concepts
• Coding
• Vocabulary
• Letter-Number Sequencing
• Matrix Reasoning
• Comprehension
• Symbol Search

Question 4

The Four Main Index Scores

Answer 4

• Verbal Comprehension Index
• Perceptual Reasoning Index
• Working Memory Index
• Processing Speed Index

Question 5

The Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI)

Answer 5

• The ability to comprehend and use verbal materials
• Subtests: Similarities, Vocabulary, Comprehension

Question 6

The Perceptual Reasoning Index (PRI)

Answer 6

• The ability to use visually presented material
• Subtests: Block Design, Picture Concepts, Matrix Reasoning

Question 7

The Working Memory Index (WMI)

Answer 7

• The ability to do timed tasks that require the use of information in short-term memory
• Subtests: Digit Span, Letter-Number Sequencing

Question 8

The Processing Speed Index (PSI)

Answer 8

• The ability to quicky process and use new information
• Subtests: