Wechsler Test Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) Subtests 3

Question 1

The Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI) of the WISC-V is primarily based on which two subtests?

Accepted Answer

Similarities and Vocabulary

Answer

The Verbal Comprehension Index is derived from the Similarities and Vocabulary subtests.

Question 2

In the Similarities subtest, a child is asked how two words are alike. What ability does this primarily assess?

Accepted Answer

Abstract verbal reasoning

Answer

Similarities measures abstract verbal reasoning and the ability to identify conceptual relationships between words.

Question 3

Which subtest asks the child to recall a sequence of pictures in order, contributing to the Working Memory Index?

Accepted Answer

Picture Span

Answer

Picture Span is a visual working memory subtest requiring recall of pictures in the order shown.

Question 4

The Full Scale IQ (FSIQ) on the WISC-V is composed of how many subtests?

Accepted Answer

Seven

Answer

The WISC-V FSIQ is calculated from seven primary subtests spanning the five cognitive domains.

Question 5

Which subtest requires the child to use blocks to recreate a two-dimensional geometric pattern?

Accepted Answer

Block Design

Answer

Block Design measures visual-spatial processing by having the child reconstruct designs with colored blocks.

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