Wechsler Fluid and Visual Spatial Reasoning Flashcards
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In a Matrix Reasoning item, a shape rotates 90 degrees clockwise in each panel of the top row. What should replace the missing panel in the bottom row?
Answer: The same shape rotated 90 degrees clockwise from the prior panel
Matrix rotation patterns continue the established transformation consistently across the sequence.
The WISC-V Figure Weights subtest primarily measures which reasoning ability?
Answer: Quantitative and analogical fluid reasoning
Figure Weights uses balance-scale problems to assess quantitative fluid reasoning.
On a Block Design task, if the target picture shows a 2x2 red-and-white pattern, what is the first step to reproduce it?
Answer: Analyze how many blocks and which faces match the design
Effective Block Design begins by analyzing the pattern and matching each block's face to it.
A Figure Weights problem shows two circles balancing one square. How many circles balance three squares?
Answer: Six
Since one square equals two circles, three squares equal six circles.
Which feature distinguishes Visual Spatial tasks from Fluid Reasoning tasks on the Wechsler scales?
Answer: Visual Spatial emphasizes constructing and manipulating spatial relationships
Visual Spatial tasks like Block Design focus on constructing and analyzing spatial configurations.
In a Matrix Reasoning grid, colors alternate red, blue, red across a row. If the last cell is missing after red, blue, what color fits?
Answer: Red
The alternating red-blue-red sequence makes the next cell red.
Why are Visual Puzzles administered with a time limit on the WAIS-IV?
Answer: To capture processing speed alongside spatial reasoning
Timing lets Visual Puzzles reflect both spatial reasoning and mental efficiency.