WAIS Components and Subtests 4

Question 1

How many subtests comprise the WAIS-IV (including core and supplemental)?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

The WAIS-IV contains 15 subtests in total: 10 core and 5 supplemental, though not all are administered in every evaluation.

Question 2

In the WAIS-IV, which index score is most directly impaired when a person has a reading disability but intact visuospatial skills?

Accepted Answer

Verbal Comprehension Index

Answer

The Verbal Comprehension Index relies on language-based tasks (Similarities, Vocabulary, Information), which are sensitive to reading and language disabilities.

Question 3

Which WAIS-IV subtest uses a pegboard-style task in its earlier editions but was redesigned as a paper-response task?

Accepted Answer

Coding

Answer

Coding has always used a paper-response format; however, Object Assembly in WAIS-III used physical puzzle pieces before being replaced by paper-based Visual Puzzles in WAIS-IV.

Question 4

The 'Comprehension' subtest measures an examinee's understanding of:

Accepted Answer

Social rules and the reasons behind them

Answer

Comprehension assesses practical reasoning about social situations and common-sense understanding of societal conventions and moral principles.

Question 5

Which supplemental WAIS-IV subtest can substitute for Digit Span when calculating the Working Memory Index?

Accepted Answer

Letter-Number Sequencing

Answer

Letter-Number Sequencing is a supplemental WMI subtest that may substitute for Digit Span if Digit Span is spoiled or invalid during administration.

(WAIS) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Practice Test

(WAIS) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Practice Test

WAIS Components and Subtests 4