Wechsler Test Wechsler Perceptual Reasoning Subtests Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which WAIS-IV subtest requires the examinee to reproduce a design using red-and-white blocks?

Accepted Answer

Block Design

Answer

Block Design requires examinees to use red-and-white blocks to reproduce a two-dimensional geometric design shown on a card.

Question 2

What cognitive abilities does the Block Design subtest primarily measure?

Accepted Answer

Visual-spatial analysis and nonverbal reasoning

Answer

Block Design measures visual-spatial analysis, part-to-whole reasoning, and nonverbal problem-solving ability.

Question 3

What does the Matrix Reasoning subtest require examinees to do?

Accepted Answer

Select the missing piece to complete a visual matrix

Answer

Matrix Reasoning presents incomplete visual matrices and requires examinees to select the response option that correctly completes the pattern.

Question 4

Which subtest was introduced in the WAIS-IV as a new core Perceptual Reasoning task?

Accepted Answer

Visual Puzzles

Answer

Visual Puzzles was introduced in the WAIS-IV as a new core subtest within the Perceptual Reasoning Index.

Question 5

In the Visual Puzzles subtest, what is the examinee required to do?

Accepted Answer

Identify which three response pieces combine to reconstruct a completed puzzle

Answer

Visual Puzzles requires viewing a completed puzzle image and selecting three response options that together would reconstruct it.

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