Wechsler Test Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) Subtests 2

Question 1

Which WISC-V subtest requires a child to view a set of pictures and select the two that share a common characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Picture Concepts

Answer

Picture Concepts measures abstract categorical reasoning by having the child identify pictures that go together based on a shared concept.

Question 2

The Visual Spatial Index (VSI) on the WISC-V is primarily composed of which two subtests?

Accepted Answer

Block Design and Visual Puzzles

Answer

The Visual Spatial Index is derived from Block Design and Visual Puzzles, both of which assess spatial relationships.

Question 3

A child is asked to recall a sequence of numbers in the exact order presented. Which subtest task is this?

Accepted Answer

Digit Span Forward

Answer

Digit Span Forward requires the child to repeat numbers in the same order, primarily measuring auditory short-term memory.

Question 4

Which subtest contributes to the Processing Speed Index and asks the child to copy symbols paired with simple shapes or numbers?

Accepted Answer

Coding

Answer

Coding is a Processing Speed subtest in which the child quickly copies symbols matched to a key.

Question 5

Figure Weights, a WISC-V Fluid Reasoning subtest, asks the child to do what?

Accepted Answer

Select the response that balances a scale

Answer

Figure Weights presents scales and asks the child to choose the option that keeps them balanced, measuring quantitative fluid reasoning.

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