Wechsler Processing Speed Index Flashcards
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If an examinee completes Coding accurately but very slowly, the score will primarily reflect what?
Answer: Reduced processing speed despite accuracy
Because the task is timed, slow completion lowers the score even when responses are correct.
Which pair of underlying skills is most heavily taxed by Symbol Search?
Answer: Visual scanning and rapid decision-making
Symbol Search relies on fast visual scanning combined with quick yes/no decisions.
A child with strong reasoning but a low PSI might benefit from which classroom accommodation?
Answer: Extended time on timed assignments
Extra time helps offset slow processing speed without lowering task difficulty inappropriately.
Which statement about PSI and intelligence is most accurate?
Answer: PSI is one component contributing to a broader intelligence profile
PSI is just one of several indexes that together inform an overall intelligence estimate.
What is a key reason examiners observe behavior, not just scores, during PSI subtests?
Answer: To note whether errors stem from impulsivity, anxiety, or motor issues
Behavioral observations help explain why speed is reduced, aiding accurate interpretation.
On Cancellation, the examinee marks target shapes among distractors arranged in what way?
Answer: In both random and structured arrangements
Cancellation presents targets among distractors in random and structured layouts to test scanning speed.
Which combination would most likely produce a misleadingly low PSI in an otherwise capable examinee?
Answer: Tremor plus test anxiety
A motor tremor combined with anxiety can depress PSI scores despite intact cognition.