Wechsler Test Wechsler Verbal Comprehension Subtests 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When asked 'How are a poem and a statue alike?', which subtest and skill is being tested?
- Similarities — abstract conceptual reasoning (Correct answer)
- Vocabulary — word definition
- Arithmetic — mental math
- Digit Span — memory
Correct answer: Similarities — abstract conceptual reasoning
Grouping a poem and statue as art forms is an abstraction task from Similarities.
Question 2: A response of 'they are both art' versus 'they are both things people make' would earn different scores because Similarities credits:
- More abstract, superordinate answers over concrete ones (Correct answer)
- Faster responses only
- Longer answers only
- Answers given in complete sentences
Correct answer: More abstract, superordinate answers over concrete ones
Similarities awards more points for abstract categorical responses than concrete ones.
Question 3: On Vocabulary, if an examinee gives a vague but partially correct definition, the typical scoring is:
- 1 point for partial, 2 points for a full accurate definition (Correct answer)
- Always 0 unless perfect
- Always 2 points if any attempt is made
- Points only for spelling the word
Correct answer: 1 point for partial, 2 points for a full accurate definition
Vocabulary items are commonly scored 0, 1, or 2 based on definition quality.
Question 4: Which subtest is most sensitive to a person's educational and cultural background?
- Information (Correct answer)
- Block Design
- Symbol Search
- Cancellation
Correct answer: Information
Information reflects knowledge acquired through schooling and cultural exposure.
Question 5: During Comprehension, an examinee explains why food should be cooked. This item assesses:
- Practical reasoning and understanding of everyday cause and effect (Correct answer)
- Short-term memory
- Fine motor speed
- Spatial rotation
Correct answer: Practical reasoning and understanding of everyday cause and effect
Comprehension taps reasoning about practical, real-world situations.
Question 6: In WISC-V, Verbal Comprehension Index is derived primarily from which two subtests?
- Similarities and Vocabulary (Correct answer)
- Digit Span and Picture Span
- Coding and Symbol Search
- Block Design and Visual Puzzles
Correct answer: Similarities and Vocabulary
In WISC-V, VCI is calculated from Similarities and Vocabulary.
Question 7: A low VCI paired with an average Perceptual Reasoning Index might suggest:
- Relative weakness in verbal/language abilities compared to nonverbal reasoning (Correct answer)
- A motor impairment
- Superior processing speed
- Perfect working memory
Correct answer: Relative weakness in verbal/language abilities compared to nonverbal reasoning
A VCI lower than PRI points to weaker verbal skills relative to nonverbal reasoning.
Wechsler Test Wechsler Verbal Comprehension Subtests 3
When asked 'How are a poem and a statue alike?', which subtest and skill is being tested?