WAIS Cognitive Domains 5

Question 1

Which supplemental WAIS-IV subtest measures the ability to hold and reorder sequences of letters and numbers in working memory?

Accepted Answer

Letter-Number Sequencing

Answer

Letter-Number Sequencing requires the examinee to hear a mixed sequence and then recall numbers in ascending order and letters in alphabetical order.

Question 2

An examinee with dyslexia is most likely to show a relative weakness in which WAIS-IV cognitive domain?

Accepted Answer

Verbal Comprehension

Answer

Dyslexia typically impairs phonological processing and language-based skills, leading to relative weaknesses on Verbal Comprehension subtests.

Question 3

The Symbol Search subtest on the WAIS-IV requires the examinee to scan a row of symbols and determine whether a target symbol is present. This primarily measures:

Accepted Answer

Perceptual speed and visual scanning

Answer

Symbol Search assesses perceptual speed and visual scanning efficiency, both core components of the Processing Speed domain.

Question 4

Which aspect of the WAIS-IV design ensures that scores are meaningful relative to peers?

Accepted Answer

Scores are norm-referenced against age-matched standardization samples

Answer

WAIS-IV uses age-stratified normative samples so that an individual's performance is interpreted relative to same-age peers.

Question 5

On the WAIS-IV, which cognitive domain is most associated with academic achievement in school-aged adults pursuing higher education?

Accepted Answer

Working Memory

Answer

Working memory is strongly correlated with academic learning, reading comprehension, and mathematics because it supports the manipulation of information during complex tasks.

(WAIS) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Practice Test

(WAIS) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Practice Test

WAIS Cognitive Domains 5