WAIS-IV

Question 1

Structure of WAIS-IV

Answer 1

A four index framework, which includes:
Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI)
Perceptual Reasoning Index (PRI)
Working Memory Index (WMI)
Processing Speed Index (PSI)

Question 2

What is an Index made up of

Answer 2

Core subtests and Supplemental subtests

Question 3

What are core subtests

Answer 3

Used when a composite score is desired

Question 4

Supplemental subtests

Answer 4

Used to extend the range of the Index the subtest is in
Adds additional clinical info
Acts as a discrepancy analyses

Question 5

VCI

Answer 5

Verbal Comprehension Index
Core tests include: similarities, vocabulary, and information.
Supplemental subtests include: comprehension

Question 6

PRI

Answer 6

Perceptual Reasoning Index
Core subtests: block design, matrix reasoning, and visual puzzles.
Supplemental subtests: figure weights (16-99), and picture completion.

Question 7

Assessment done at West Niagara versus School system

Answer 7

West Niagara Psychology Center completes Psychological assessment.
School systems typically conduct psycho educational assessment

Question 8

Psychological assessment versus psycho-educational assessment

Answer 8

Psychological is all encompassing and broader, looking into personality, intelligence, motor skills, memory, etc.
Psychosducational assessment only evaluates the learning piece.

Question 9

Psychological assessment process

Answer 9

History intake
Standardized measures
Self & observe reports
Write report
Present report

Question 10

WMI

Answer 10

Working Memory Index
Core Subtests: Digit Span (DS), Arithmetic (AR)
Supplemental Subtests: Letter-Number Sequence (16-99; LN)

Question 11

PSI

Answer 11

Processing Speed Tests
Core Subtests: Symbol Search, Coding
Supplemental: Cancellation (16-99; CA)

Question 12

When core subtests are administered

Answer 12

composite scores are desired

Question 13

If a subtest score is invalid…

Answer 13

a supplemental subtest may must be completed from each of the four index frameworks

Question 14

FSIQ =

Answer 14

VCI + PRI + WMI + PSI

Question 15

General Ability Index

Answer 15

GAI is an optional composite score, derived from the sum of VCI and PRI.
Provides a LESS sensitive score than the FSIQ

Question 16

FSIQ

Answer 16

Considered the most valid measure of overall cognitive ability

Question 17

WAIS-IV & Neuropsychological deficits

Answer 17

Examinees with neuropsychological deficits may perform poorly on WMI & PSI.
If this occurs, this will mask actual differences between the FSIQ and other possible cognitive functions.

Question 18

Similarities Subtest Procedure

Answer 18

Core subtest for VCI
Examinee presented two words which represent common objects/concepts and note their similarities.

Question 18

Similarities Subtest measures

Answer 18

Verbal concept formation and reasoning

Question 18

Similarities involve

Answer 18

Crystallized Intelligence, abstract reasoning, auditory Comprehension, memory associative & categorical reasoning, distinction between essential & non-essential features, and verbal expression.

Question 18

Vocabulary Subtest procedure

Answer 18

Core subtest for VCI
For Picture Items: examinee names the object presented visually
For verbal items: examinee defined words visually and orally.
Made up of 30 items: 3 pictures and 27 verbal.

Question 19

Vocabulary subtest measures

Answer 19

Examinee’s knowledge & verbal concept formation.
Also measures crystallized intelligence, fund of knowledge, learning ability, LTM, degree of language development