Wechsler Verbal Comprehension Subtests Flashcards
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When asked 'How are a poem and a statue alike?', which subtest and skill is being tested?
Answer: Similarities — abstract conceptual reasoning
Grouping a poem and statue as art forms is an abstraction task from Similarities.
A response of 'they are both art' versus 'they are both things people make' would earn different scores because Similarities credits:
Answer: More abstract, superordinate answers over concrete ones
Similarities awards more points for abstract categorical responses than concrete ones.
On Vocabulary, if an examinee gives a vague but partially correct definition, the typical scoring is:
Answer: 1 point for partial, 2 points for a full accurate definition
Vocabulary items are commonly scored 0, 1, or 2 based on definition quality.
Which subtest is most sensitive to a person's educational and cultural background?
Answer: Information
Information reflects knowledge acquired through schooling and cultural exposure.
During Comprehension, an examinee explains why food should be cooked. This item assesses:
Answer: Practical reasoning and understanding of everyday cause and effect
Comprehension taps reasoning about practical, real-world situations.
In WISC-V, Verbal Comprehension Index is derived primarily from which two subtests?
Answer: Similarities and Vocabulary
In WISC-V, VCI is calculated from Similarities and Vocabulary.
A low VCI paired with an average Perceptual Reasoning Index might suggest:
Answer: Relative weakness in verbal/language abilities compared to nonverbal reasoning
A VCI lower than PRI points to weaker verbal skills relative to nonverbal reasoning.