Wechsler Test Wechsler Verbal Comprehension Subtests 4

Question 1

Which subtest would be LEAST affected if an examinee has strong crystallized knowledge but weak abstract reasoning?

Accepted Answer

Information

Answer

Similarities

Answer

Comprehension

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Matrix Reasoning

Question 2

The Verbal Comprehension subtests together are considered strong measures of which broad ability?

Accepted Answer

Crystallized intelligence (Gc)

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Processing speed (Gs)

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Short-term memory (Gsm)

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Visual processing (Gv)

Question 3

Why is Vocabulary often one of the most reliable and 'g-loaded' subtests in the Wechsler scales?

Accepted Answer

It strongly correlates with overall intelligence and is stable over time

Answer

It is the fastest to administer

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It has no verbal component

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It only measures motor speed

Question 4

An examinee who does poorly on Comprehension but well on Information likely struggles with:

Accepted Answer

Applying knowledge to reasoning and social judgment situations

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Recalling isolated facts

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Recognizing letters

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Basic hearing

Question 5

If an examinee reaches the discontinue rule on a Verbal Comprehension subtest, it means:

Accepted Answer

They gave a set number of consecutive incorrect responses, so testing on that subtest stops

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They answered every item correctly

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The examiner made an error

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They ran out of time on the whole battery

Question 6

Which factor could artificially lower a Verbal Comprehension score without reflecting true ability?

Accepted Answer

Limited English proficiency or hearing impairment

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High motivation

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Strong reading skills

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Extensive vocabulary

Question 7

Substituting Comprehension for a core subtest on the VCI is allowed primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Provide a valid index when a core subtest is spoiled or invalid

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Increase the total testing time

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Guarantee a higher score

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Measure processing speed