WAIS Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI) 3

Question 1

The Information subtest of the WAIS-IV primarily measures:

Accepted Answer

Breadth of general factual knowledge acquired from education and environment

Answer

Information assesses the range of general knowledge an individual has accumulated, reflecting educational experience and long-term memory.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a 'qualitative' observation a clinician might record during VCI subtests?

Accepted Answer

The examinee frequently asked for repetition of questions

Answer

Qualitative observations capture behavioral process information (e.g., need for repetition, self-corrections) beyond the numerical score.

Question 3

When comparing VCI to the Processing Speed Index (PSI), a large VCI > PSI discrepancy most often reflects:

Accepted Answer

Strong crystallized verbal knowledge relative to rapid motor/cognitive output speed

Answer

VCI captures long-term verbal knowledge while PSI captures rapid decision-making speed, so VCI > PSI suggests verbal strength over speed.

Question 4

A Similarities item says 'How are liberty and justice alike?' A 0-point response would be:

Accepted Answer

'One is a statue and one is a court building'

Answer

Concrete, incidental, or incorrect responses earn 0 points; naming a physical object associated with each word rather than their shared concept earns no credit.

Question 5

The WAIS-IV VCI has normative data standardized for which age range?

Accepted Answer

16 to 90 years

Answer

The WAIS-IV normative sample spans ages 16:0 through 90:11, making it applicable to adolescents through older adults.

(WAIS) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Practice Test

(WAIS) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Practice Test

WAIS Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI) 3