WAIS Administration Rules 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

In the standardized order specified in the manual

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Query the response using a neutral prompt

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Two trials per span length

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Block Design

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Teach the task using the sample items before proceeding

Answer

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.

(WAIS) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Practice Test

(WAIS) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Practice Test

WAIS Administration Rules 2