Wechsler Test Logical Memory 4

Question 1

Why are the Logical Memory stories presented orally rather than shown in writing?

Accepted Answer

To isolate auditory-verbal memory from reading ability

Answer

Oral presentation measures auditory-verbal memory without confounding reading skill.

Question 2

Practice (parallel) forms of Logical Memory are useful primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce practice effects in repeat/retest assessments

Answer

Alternate forms limit the carryover learning that inflates scores on retesting.

Question 3

An examinee who confidently 'recalls' details that were never in the story is showing:

Accepted Answer

Confabulation / intrusion errors

Answer

Adding non-presented content reflects intrusions or confabulation, a clinically meaningful error.

Question 4

Logical Memory scores are best interpreted alongside which other WMS measure for a fuller memory picture?

Accepted Answer

Visual/nonverbal memory subtests

Answer

Pairing verbal (Logical Memory) with visual memory subtests reveals material-specific patterns.

Question 5

What is a key reason the examiner reads the stories at a steady, standardized pace?

Accepted Answer

To keep administration consistent so norms remain valid

Answer

Standardized delivery preserves comparability with the normative sample.

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