WAIS Administration Rules 4

Question 1

What is the primary reason the WAIS-IV Record Form includes a section for behavioral observations?

Accepted Answer

To document factors that may affect the validity of test scores

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To satisfy insurance billing requirements

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To replace the need for a clinical interview

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To calculate bonus points for effort

Question 2

When administering the WAIS-IV Arithmetic subtest, what should the examiner do if the examinee asks to have an item repeated?

Accepted Answer

Repeat the item once only, without stopping the timer

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Refuse, as repetition is not allowed

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Stop the timer, repeat the item, then restart the timer

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Repeat the item and give 15 additional seconds

Question 3

On which WAIS-IV subtest is it permissible to point to stimuli in the Stimulus Book as part of standardized administration?

Accepted Answer

Matrix Reasoning

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Digit Span

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Similarities

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Arithmetic

Question 4

What is the discontinuation rule for the WAIS-IV Vocabulary subtest?

Accepted Answer

Discontinue after 3 consecutive scores of 0

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Discontinue after 2 consecutive scores of 0

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Discontinue after 4 consecutive scores of 0

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Discontinue after 5 consecutive scores of 0

Question 5

During WAIS-IV Block Design, if an examinee rotates the completed design by 30 degrees, how is it scored?

Accepted Answer

0 points, as any rotation is an error

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Full credit, as the pattern is correct

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Half credit for a partial match

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The examiner corrects the rotation and rescores

Question 6

Which statement best describes the correct use of prompts during WAIS-IV Similarities administration?

Accepted Answer

Prompts are used only for the sample and first two items to teach the task

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Prompts may be used freely to help the examinee understand the question

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Prompts are never used on any Similarities item

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Prompts may be used any time the examinee gives a 1-point response

Question 7

On the WAIS-IV, what is the correct action if an examinee with motor difficulties cannot physically manipulate the Block Design blocks?

Accepted Answer

Omit the subtest and prorate the composite score if clinically justified

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Administer Block Design No Time Bonus (BDn) as a substitution

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Have the examinee verbally describe what the design should look like

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Ask a caregiver to manipulate the blocks on the examinee's behalf