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

Answer

The story is not re-read before delayed recall; the examinee must retrieve it from memory.

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

Answer

Poor retention across the delay points to consolidation/retention difficulty.

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

Answer

Recognition helps tell whether information was stored but not freely retrieved.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Scaled scores normed by age

Answer

Performance is converted to age-based scaled scores for interpretation.

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

Answer

A second reading lets clinicians observe a learning/practice effect for that story.

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