WAIS chapters

Question 1

The wais-4 provides three types of scores: R___ scores; S_____ scores; __-index scores

Answer 1

Raw; Scaled; Index

Question 2

The _____ score is simply the first obtained score and is the sum of points earned on a specific subtest

Answer 2

raw

Question 3

IQ and factor scores have a mean of ___ and SD of ___

Answer 3

100; 15

Question 4

The subtest scaled scores have a mean of ____ and SD of ___

Answer 4

10; 3

Question 5

To determine an examinee’s scaled scores, you will need: (1) the individual’s chronological ___; (2) his or her subtest ___ scores from the record form; (3) Table A._ on the WAIS-IV administration and scoring manual

Answer 5

age; raw; A.1

Question 6

The difficulty of a raw score of _ is that the score does not indicate the examinee’s true ability; rather it indicates that the examinee’s ability cannot be determined on this particular subtest

Answer 6

0

Question 7

If an examinee answers with poor grammar or improper pronunciation, they should not be penalised. It is the _______ that is important

Answer 7

content

Question 8

In learning disorder G__ is common to be higher than C__

Answer 8

GAI; CPI

Question 9

VCI (3 core _ supplemental)

Answer 9

1

Question 10

PRI (3 core _ supplemental)

Answer 10

2

Question 11

WMI (2 core _ supplemental)

Answer 11

1

Question 12

PSI (2 core _ supplemental)

Answer 12

1

Question 13

The G_______ A________ I________ is derived from the VCI and the PRI

Answer 13

General Ability Index

Question 14

The C___________ P___________ I__________ is derived from the WMI and PSI

Answer 14

Cognitive Proficiency Index

Question 15

The WMI and PSI make up the _______ _______ ______

Answer 15

Cognitive Proficiency Index

Question 16

The VCI and PRI make up the ________ ______ _______

Answer 16

General Ability Index

Question 17

The four structures of the WAIS IV:

1: V_______ C_________ S_______
2: P________ R_________ S________
3: W_______ M________ S________
4: P________ S_______ S_______

Answer 17

Visual comprehension Scale

Perceptual Reasoning Scale

Working Memory Scale

Processing Speed Scale

Question 18

The four structures of the WAIS IV:

1: V_______ C_________ S_______
2: P________ R_________ S________
3: W_______ M________ S________
4: P________ S_______ S_______

Answer 18

Visual comprehension Scale

Perceptual Reasoning Scale

Working Memory Scale

Processing Speed Scale

Question 19

The majority of people will score within _ SD of the mean. Approx 2/3s of examinees achieve IQ scores or Index scores between __ to 115

Answer 19

1; 85

Question 20

The rule of thumb for a unusual base rate is < __%

Answer 20

10 percent

Question 21

If a base rate is higher than 10% is considered (Usual/Unusual)

Answer 21

Usual/Average

Question 22

____ batteries are contained within the WMS-IV: an Adult battery for individuals aged 16-__ and an Older Adult battery designed for use with individuals aged 65-90.

Answer 22

Two; 69

Question 23

• A_______ Memory Index (ability to remember orally-presented information)
• Visual Memory Index (ability to remember visually presented information)
• I________ Memory Index (ability to remember both visually and orally presented information immediately after it is presented)
• D_______ Memory Index (ability to remember both visually and orally presented information after a time delay)
• V______ W_______ Memory Index (ability to hold in mind and manipulate visually presented information)

Answer 23

Auditory; Immediate; Delayed; Visual Working

Question 24

(WMS) ________ Memory Index (ability to remember orally-presented information)

Answer 24

Auditory

Question 25

(WMS) _________ Memory Index (ability to remember visually presented information)

Answer 25

Visual

Question 26

(WMS) __________ Memory Index (ability to remember both visually and orally presented information immediately after it is presented)

Answer 26

Immediate

Question 27

(WMS) _________ Memory Index (ability to remember both visually and orally presented information after a time delay)

Answer 27

Delayed

Question 28

(WMS) _______ _________ Memory Index (ability to hold in mind and manipulate visually presented information)

Answer 28

Visual Working

Question 29

Like the IQ and index scores from the WAIS-IV, the WMS-IV index scores have a mean of ___ and standard deviation of __.

Answer 29

100; 15

Question 30

The WMS-IV primary subtest SSs are scaled on a metric of a mean of __ and a standard deviation of _

Answer 30

10; 3

Question 31

The WMS includes 7 sub-tests of which _ are primary and used to derive index scores. _ is optional:

Answer 31

6; 1

Question 32

(WMS) C_____ S_____ Scores
- Designed to allow you to compare a higher level cognitive function to a lower level cognition function or to differentiate between oral vs visual presentations (for example)

Answer 32

Contrast Scaled Scores

Question 33

C_______ deficits are highly prevalent in psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder

Answer 33

Cognitive

Question 34

WISC 
4 levels of interpretation:
1) Full Scale IQ
2) P\_\_\_\_\_\_ factors (5)
3) A\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ factors (5)
4) E\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ factors

Answer 34

Primary; Ancillary; Extended

Question 35

For the WISC, only _ of the 10 subtests are needed for a FSIQ

Answer 35

7