Administration Rules Flashcards
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What is the primary reason the WAIS-IV Record Form includes a section for behavioral observations?
Answer: To document factors that may affect the validity of test scores
Behavioral observations help the examiner contextualize scores and flag potential validity concerns such as inattention, fatigue, or anxiety.
When administering the WAIS-IV Arithmetic subtest, what should the examiner do if the examinee asks to have an item repeated?
Answer: Repeat the item once only, without stopping the timer
The examiner may repeat an Arithmetic item once without stopping the timer, as standardized administration requires the timer to continue running.
On which WAIS-IV subtest is it permissible to point to stimuli in the Stimulus Book as part of standardized administration?
Answer: Matrix Reasoning
Matrix Reasoning uses a Stimulus Book with visual matrices, and pointing to the answer choices or the pattern is part of the standardized administration procedure.
What is the discontinuation rule for the WAIS-IV Vocabulary subtest?
Answer: Discontinue after 3 consecutive scores of 0
The Vocabulary subtest is discontinued after 3 consecutive scores of 0, indicating the items have exceeded the examinee's ability level.
During WAIS-IV Block Design, if an examinee rotates the completed design by 30 degrees, how is it scored?
Answer: 0 points, as any rotation is an error
A rotation of 30 degrees or more is scored as incorrect (0 points) because accurate spatial orientation is part of the construct being measured.
Which statement best describes the correct use of prompts during WAIS-IV Similarities administration?
Answer: Prompts are used only for the sample and first two items to teach the task
On Similarities, teaching prompts and corrective feedback are restricted to the sample item and Items 1–2 only, to ensure standardized administration for scored items.
On the WAIS-IV, what is the correct action if an examinee with motor difficulties cannot physically manipulate the Block Design blocks?
Answer: Omit the subtest and prorate the composite score if clinically justified
When a subtest cannot be validly administered due to physical limitations, it may be omitted and the composite score prorated using the remaining subtests, provided clinical justification is documented.