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

Question 1

Which WISC-V subtest requires a child to select two images from five options that share a common concept?

Accepted Answer

Picture Concepts

Answer

Picture Concepts requires children to look at rows of pictures and choose one from each row to form a group with a common characteristic, measuring fluid reasoning and categorical reasoning.

Question 2

The WISC-V Block Design subtest primarily measures which cognitive ability?

Accepted Answer

Visual-spatial processing and analysis

Answer

Block Design measures the ability to analyze and synthesize abstract visual stimuli, requiring the child to use red-and-white blocks to reconstruct a model design within a time limit.

Question 3

Which WISC-V index is composed of the Digit Span, Picture Span, and Letter-Number Sequencing subtests?

Accepted Answer

Working Memory Index

Answer

The Working Memory Index (WMI) on the WISC-V includes Digit Span, Picture Span, and Letter-Number Sequencing, measuring the ability to hold and manipulate information in mind.

Question 4

Which of the following WISC-V subtests contributes to the Processing Speed Index?

Accepted Answer

Coding

Answer

Coding is a core Processing Speed Index subtest that requires the child to copy symbols paired with numbers as quickly as possible within a time limit.

Question 5

On the WISC-V, which subtest requires the child to explain how two words are alike?

Accepted Answer

Similarities

Answer

Similarities is a Verbal Comprehension Index subtest in which the child is asked to explain the conceptual similarity between two words, measuring verbal concept formation and reasoning.

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