Wechsler Test Logical Memory 3

Question 1

During Logical Memory II (delayed recall), the examiner does NOT do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Re-read the original story before recall

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Ask the examinee to recall each story

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Wait the standard delay interval

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Use the same stories as Logical Memory I

Question 2

A large drop from immediate to delayed Logical Memory recall may suggest a problem with:

Accepted Answer

Consolidation or retention of new memories

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Visual acuity

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Articulation of speech

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Fine motor control

Question 3

Newer editions of the Wechsler Memory Scale add a recognition trial after delayed recall mainly to:

Accepted Answer

Distinguish retrieval failure from storage failure

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Speed up the test

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Replace the immediate recall trial

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Test reading comprehension

Question 4

Logical Memory results are often reported as which type of standardized score?

Accepted Answer

Scaled scores normed by age

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Raw word counts only

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Percent of IQ

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Grade-equivalent reading level

Question 5

In some WMS versions, one Logical Memory story is read twice. The main purpose is to:

Accepted Answer

Assess learning across repeated exposure

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Make the test shorter

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Test hearing

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Provide a rest break

Question 6

Which clinical population is Logical Memory frequently used to help evaluate?

Accepted Answer

Suspected amnestic mild cognitive impairment or dementia

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Color blindness

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Peripheral neuropathy

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Hearing loss only

Question 7

If an examinee recalls the gist but misses specific details, the examiner should:

Accepted Answer

Score only the correctly recalled story units per the manual

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Give full credit for the gist

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Stop testing immediately

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Award bonus points for effort