WPPSI - Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Working Memory Administration Questions and Answers

Question 1

When administering the Picture Memory subtest of the WPPSI-IV, what is the standard exposure time for each stimulus page?

Accepted Answer

5 seconds

Answer

According to the WPPSI-IV administration manual, the child is shown a stimulus page with one or more pictures for a standard duration of 5 seconds before being asked to identify the same pictures on a response page.

Question 2

A 4-year-old child taking the Zoo Locations subtest correctly places the first animal card but incorrectly places the second animal card on an item with two cards. How should this response be scored?

Accepted Answer

0 points, as the entire item must be correct.

Answer

For the Zoo Locations subtest, the child must correctly place all the animal cards in their previously viewed locations to receive credit for the item. There is no partial credit for placing some cards correctly if others are incorrect.

Question 3

Which of the following is a key administrative difference between the two primary Working Memory subtests on the WPPSI-IV, Picture Memory and Zoo Locations?

Accepted Answer

Picture Memory primarily assesses visual working memory, while Zoo Locations assesses visual-spatial working memory.

Answer

Picture Memory requires the child to remember *what* pictures they saw, assessing visual working memory. Zoo Locations requires the child to remember *where* the animal cards were placed on a layout, assessing visual-spatial working memory.

Question 4

During the administration of the Picture Memory subtest, the examiner accidentally exposes the stimulus page for 7 seconds instead of the standard 5. What is the most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Spoil the item and proceed to the next one.

Answer

Standardized administration is critical for valid results. If a significant timing error occurs that could aid the child's performance, the item should be spoiled (not scored) and the examiner should move to the next item to maintain the integrity of the subtest.

Question 5

The Working Memory Index (WMI) was a new addition to the WPPSI-IV. What was the primary rationale for its inclusion?

Accepted Answer

To assess a key aspect of cognitive functioning linked to fluid reasoning and various clinical conditions.

Answer

Working memory was added to the WPPSI-IV because it is recognized as a critical component of overall intellectual functioning, is strongly related to fluid reasoning, and is sensitive to a wide range of developmental and clinical conditions affecting young children.

WPPSI - Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Practice Test

WPPSI - Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Practice Test

WPPSI - Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Working Memory Administration Questions and Answers