Wechsler Test Logical Memory 5

Question 1

A normal, healthy adult is generally expected to retain what across the Logical Memory delay?

Accepted Answer

Most of the immediately recalled information

Answer

None of the information

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Only the first word

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More than was originally heard

Question 2

Logical Memory contributes to which broad WMS index in recent editions?

Accepted Answer

Auditory/Immediate and Delayed Memory indexes

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Processing Speed Index

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Perceptual Reasoning Index

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Motor Coordination Index

Question 3

When an examinee says 'I don't remember any more,' the examiner should typically:

Accepted Answer

Encourage one more attempt, then move on per the manual

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End the entire test session

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Re-read the story

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Provide the missing answers

Question 4

Why might a clinician compare Logical Memory performance to the examinee's general intellectual ability?

Accepted Answer

To detect memory functioning that is weaker than expected for their ability

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To compute reading grade level

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To measure height

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To set the delay interval

Question 5

Cultural or language unfamiliarity with the story content can affect Logical Memory scores by:

Accepted Answer

Reducing meaningful encoding of unfamiliar material

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Improving delayed recall

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Eliminating intrusions

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Speeding up reading

Question 6

Logical Memory is described as an 'ecologically valid' memory task because it:

Accepted Answer

Resembles everyday remembering of stories and conversations

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Uses random nonsense syllables

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Requires special equipment

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Tests only reaction time

Question 7

Which scoring practice helps reduce examiner subjectivity in Logical Memory?

Accepted Answer

Using the manual's predefined acceptable responses for each unit

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Awarding points by overall impression

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Counting total words spoken

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Timing the response only