WAIS Cognitive Domains 3

Question 1

Which WAIS-IV subtest requires examinees to identify a missing piece that completes an abstract visual pattern?

Accepted Answer

Matrix Reasoning

Answer

Matrix Reasoning presents incomplete visual matrices and requires the examinee to select the piece that logically completes the pattern.

Question 2

The General Ability Index (GAI) on the WAIS-IV is composed of which two index scores?

Accepted Answer

Verbal Comprehension and Perceptual Reasoning

Answer

The GAI combines Verbal Comprehension and Perceptual Reasoning, excluding Working Memory and Processing Speed, to provide a less memory- and speed-dependent estimate of ability.

Question 3

Which domain of intelligence assessed by the WAIS corresponds most closely to Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) theory's concept of 'Gf' or fluid intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Perceptual Reasoning

Answer

Perceptual Reasoning measures fluid intelligence (Gf), reflecting the ability to solve novel problems without relying on prior knowledge.

Question 4

A client with a traumatic brain injury is expected to show the greatest decline on which WAIS-IV cognitive domain?

Accepted Answer

Processing Speed

Answer

Processing Speed is among the most vulnerable cognitive domains after TBI, as it requires intact attentional control, motor speed, and rapid decision-making.

Question 5

Which WAIS-IV subtest asks the examinee to define words provided by the examiner?

Accepted Answer

Vocabulary

Answer

The Vocabulary subtest requires verbal definitions of words, measuring word knowledge and verbal concept formation within the Verbal Comprehension domain.

(WAIS) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Practice Test

(WAIS) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Practice Test

WAIS Cognitive Domains 3