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Wechsler Working Memory Index Flashcards

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  1. A WMI standard score of 70 corresponds to approximately which percentile rank?

    Answer: 2nd percentile

    A score of 70 is two standard deviations below the mean, at roughly the 2nd percentile.

  2. Which everyday difficulty is most consistent with a low Working Memory Index?

    Answer: Forgetting multi-step instructions before completing them

    Weak working memory often shows up as losing track of instructions or steps in the moment.

  3. Digit Span Sequencing, added in recent Wechsler editions, requires the examinee to:

    Answer: Repeat digits in ascending numerical order

    Digit Span Sequencing asks the examinee to rearrange the digits into ascending order.

  4. Working memory is frequently reduced in individuals with which condition?

    Answer: ADHD

    ADHD is commonly associated with weaker working memory performance.

  5. Why are WMI subtests typically administered without visual aids or writing tools?

    Answer: To ensure the information is held and processed mentally

    Removing external aids ensures the task measures internal working-memory capacity.

  6. A WMI of 100 places an individual at approximately which percentile?

    Answer: 50th percentile

    A score of 100 equals the mean, corresponding to the 50th percentile.

  7. Which factor can artificially lower a WMI score without reflecting true memory capacity?

    Answer: Anxiety or inattention during testing

    Anxiety or lapses in attention can depress performance on working-memory tasks.