WAIS - Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI) Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following cognitive abilities is PRIMARILY assessed by the Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI) of the WAIS?

Accepted Answer

Acquired knowledge, verbal reasoning, and concept formation.

Answer

Fluid reasoning and problem-solving in novel situations.

Answer

The ability to hold and manipulate information in short-term memory.

Answer

The speed and accuracy of visual scanning and motor response.

Question 2

A psychologist is administering the WAIS and needs to calculate the Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI). Which combination of CORE subtests must be administered?

Accepted Answer

Similarities, Vocabulary, Information

Answer

Vocabulary, Information, Comprehension

Answer

Similarities, Arithmetic, Vocabulary

Answer

Information, Digit Span, Similarities

Question 3

An examinee scores significantly higher on the Vocabulary and Information subtests compared to the Similarities subtest within the VCI. This particular pattern may suggest a relative strength in which area?

Accepted Answer

Acquired factual knowledge

Answer

Abstract verbal reasoning

Answer

Practical social judgment

Answer

Nonverbal concept formation

Question 4

The VCI is considered a strong measure of which type of intelligence, according to the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) theory?

Accepted Answer

Crystallized Intelligence (Gc)

Answer

Fluid Intelligence (Gf)

Answer

Visual Processing (Gv)

Answer

Short-Term Memory (Gsm)

Question 5

A 45-year-old client with a master's degree in literature is being assessed. During the WAIS administration, they provide exceptionally detailed and nuanced definitions on the Vocabulary subtest and demonstrate a vast fund of general knowledge on the Information subtest. However, they struggle to explain the relationship between abstract concepts on the Similarities subtest. Which statement is the most likely interpretation of this VCI performance?

Accepted Answer

Performance suggests strong crystallized intelligence but a potential relative weakness in abstract verbal reasoning.

Answer

The client likely has a weakness in overall verbal ability.

Answer

The results indicate a significant working memory deficit impacting verbal expression.

Answer

The client's high level of education invalidates the VCI results.

Question 6

Which VCI subtest requires an individual to answer questions about general principles and social situations, thereby measuring verbal reasoning, practical knowledge, and social judgment?

Accepted Answer

Comprehension

Answer

Information

Answer

Vocabulary

Answer

Similarities