Wechsler Test Wechsler Verbal Comprehension Subtests 3

Question 1

When asked 'How are a poem and a statue alike?', which subtest and skill is being tested?

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Similarities — abstract conceptual reasoning

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Vocabulary — word definition

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Arithmetic — mental math

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Digit Span — memory

Question 2

A response of 'they are both art' versus 'they are both things people make' would earn different scores because Similarities credits:

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More abstract, superordinate answers over concrete ones

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Faster responses only

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Longer answers only

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Answers given in complete sentences

Question 3

On Vocabulary, if an examinee gives a vague but partially correct definition, the typical scoring is:

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1 point for partial, 2 points for a full accurate definition

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Always 0 unless perfect

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Always 2 points if any attempt is made

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Points only for spelling the word

Question 4

Which subtest is most sensitive to a person's educational and cultural background?

Accepted Answer

Information

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Block Design

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Symbol Search

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Cancellation

Question 5

During Comprehension, an examinee explains why food should be cooked. This item assesses:

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Practical reasoning and understanding of everyday cause and effect

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Short-term memory

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Fine motor speed

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Spatial rotation

Question 6

In WISC-V, Verbal Comprehension Index is derived primarily from which two subtests?

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Similarities and Vocabulary

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Digit Span and Picture Span

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Coding and Symbol Search

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Block Design and Visual Puzzles

Question 7

A low VCI paired with an average Perceptual Reasoning Index might suggest:

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Relative weakness in verbal/language abilities compared to nonverbal reasoning

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A motor impairment

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Superior processing speed

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Perfect working memory