Wechsler Test Memory Scale (WMS-IV) Visual and Verbal Memory 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which WMS-IV subtest requires the examinee to recall short stories immediately and after a delay?
- Logical Memory (Correct answer)
- Designs
- Spatial Addition
- Symbol Span
Correct answer: Logical Memory
Logical Memory presents short narratives that are recalled immediately and again after a delay.
Question 2: The Visual Reproduction subtest primarily measures the ability to recall what type of stimuli?
- Spoken word lists
- Geometric designs (Correct answer)
- Number sequences
- Facial expressions
Correct answer: Geometric designs
Visual Reproduction asks examinees to draw geometric designs from memory.
Question 3: In WMS-IV, the Verbal Paired Associates subtest assesses learning of what?
- Word pairs (Correct answer)
- Picture pairs
- Tone sequences
- Spatial locations
Correct answer: Word pairs
Verbal Paired Associates measures the ability to learn and recall associated word pairs.
Question 4: Which index in the WMS-IV Adult Battery reflects memory for visual material?
- Auditory Memory Index
- Visual Memory Index (Correct answer)
- Verbal Comprehension Index
- Processing Speed Index
Correct answer: Visual Memory Index
The Visual Memory Index summarizes performance on visually based subtests.
Question 5: The Symbol Span subtest of WMS-IV is a measure of which ability?
- Delayed verbal recall
- Visual working memory (Correct answer)
- Auditory attention
- Story comprehension
Correct answer: Visual working memory
Symbol Span requires holding and reproducing sequences of abstract symbols, tapping visual working memory.
Question 6: How long is the typical delay before delayed recall conditions are administered in WMS-IV?
- About 1 minute
- About 5 minutes
- About 20–30 minutes (Correct answer)
- About 2 hours
Correct answer: About 20–30 minutes
Delayed recall is generally tested roughly 20–30 minutes after the immediate condition.
Question 7: Which WMS-IV battery is designed for older adults aged 65–90?
- Adult Battery
- Older Adult Battery (Correct answer)
- Child Battery
- Brief Battery
Correct answer: Older Adult Battery
The Older Adult Battery has fewer, shorter subtests tailored for ages 65–90.
Wechsler Test Memory Scale (WMS-IV) Visual and Verbal Memory 2
Which WMS-IV subtest requires the examinee to recall short stories immediately and after a delay?