Score Interpretation and Report Writing Flashcards
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A Full Scale IQ of 100 corresponds to which percentile rank?
Answer: 50th
An IQ of 100 equals the mean, placing the examinee at the 50th percentile.
Which Wechsler index is most associated with sustained attention and mental manipulation of information?
Answer: Working Memory Index
The Working Memory Index assesses attention, concentration, and mental manipulation.
A scaled score of 7 on a subtest indicates performance that is approximately how far from the mean?
Answer: One SD below the mean
With a subtest mean of 10 and SD of 3, a score of 7 is one standard deviation below the mean.
When writing a psychological report, which section typically states the purpose of the assessment?
Answer: Reason for referral
The Reason for Referral section establishes why the evaluation was requested.
An examinee shows a strong Verbal Comprehension Index but a weak Processing Speed Index. How should this be framed?
Answer: As a relative strength and weakness pattern
Differing index scores describe relative strengths and weaknesses within the individual's profile.
What is the recommended approach when a behavioral observation suggests anxiety affected test performance?
Answer: Note it as a factor potentially lowering scores
Examiners should document conditions like anxiety that may have suppressed performance and interpret scores accordingly.
Which classification corresponds to a Full Scale IQ in the 80–89 range on the WAIS-IV?
Answer: Low Average
Scores from 80 to 89 fall within the Low Average classification range.