Wechsler Standardized Administration Procedures Flashcards
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During subtest administration, the examiner discovers the testing room is noisy and frequently interrupted. What is the most appropriate action under standardized procedures?
Answer: Stop and reschedule in a quiet, distraction-free environment
Standardized administration requires a quiet, well-lit, distraction-free setting, so testing should be moved to an appropriate environment.
On a Wechsler subtest, the examinee asks the examiner to repeat an item. According to standard rules, the examiner may generally:
Answer: Repeat the item exactly as written if allowed by that subtest
Most subtests permit repeating an item verbatim, but the examiner may not reword or add explanatory information.
What is the primary purpose of using standardized verbatim instructions when administering Wechsler subtests?
Answer: To ensure scores can be validly compared to the norm sample
Verbatim instructions keep conditions consistent with the standardization sample, preserving the validity of normative comparisons.
An examiner is unsure whether a vague verbal response deserves credit. The standardized procedure is to:
Answer: Use a neutral query such as 'Tell me more about that'
Neutral, non-leading queries are the standardized way to clarify ambiguous responses without cueing the examinee.
Why must examiners follow the prescribed subtest order unless a documented exception applies?
Answer: It alternates verbal and performance tasks to maintain engagement and validity
The standardized sequence alternates task types to sustain motivation and matches the conditions under which norms were established.
If an examinee becomes fatigued midway through testing, the examiner should:
Answer: Offer a short break while following subtest timing rules
Brief breaks are acceptable as long as timed-item rules are honored, but content and procedures may not be altered.
Establishing rapport before beginning the Wechsler subtests is important primarily because:
Answer: It encourages optimal effort so scores reflect true ability
Good rapport elicits the examinee's best effort, helping the obtained scores represent genuine performance.