Administration Rules Flashcards

When administering the WAIS-IV, in what order must subtests be given?

Answer: In the standardized order specified in the manual

The WAIS-IV must be administered in the standardized order specified in the manual to ensure valid, normative comparisons.

What is the correct procedure when an examinee gives an ambiguous response that could be scored 0 or 1?

Answer: Query the response using a neutral prompt

Ambiguous responses should be queried using neutral prompts (e.g., 'Tell me more about that') to clarify the examinee's meaning without leading.

How many Digit Span trials are administered for each span length on the WAIS-IV?

Answer: Two trials per span length

The WAIS-IV Digit Span subtest administers two trials at each span length, and the subtest is discontinued after failure on both trials at the same length.

Which WAIS-IV subtest uses a time bonus to award additional points for quick, correct responses?

Answer: Block Design

Block Design awards time-bonus points when the examinee completes items within specified time limits, rewarding faster correct performance.

If an examinee fails both sample items on a WAIS-IV subtest, what should the examiner do?

Answer: Teach the task using the sample items before proceeding

If an examinee fails both sample items, the examiner should teach the task using those samples to ensure the examinee understands the format before proceeding.

On the WAIS-IV Matrix Reasoning subtest, what is the discontinuation rule?

Answer: Discontinue after 4 consecutive errors or 4 errors on 5 consecutive items

Matrix Reasoning is discontinued after 4 consecutive errors or after the examinee makes 4 errors on any 5 consecutive items.

What must an examiner do if an examinee spontaneously corrects an initially incorrect response before the next item is presented?

Answer: Score the corrected response

If an examinee spontaneously self-corrects before the examiner moves on, the corrected response is scored.