Wechsler Test Memory Scale (WMS-IV) Visual and Verbal Memory

Question 1

The Wechsler Memory Scale–Fourth Edition (WMS-IV) is designed for use with individuals in which age range?

Accepted Answer

16:0–90:11

Answer

6:0–16:11

Answer

18:0–75:11

Answer

12:0–80:11

Question 2

Which WMS-IV subtest assesses the ability to recall a story immediately after it is read by the examiner?

Accepted Answer

Logical Memory I

Answer

Verbal Paired Associates

Answer

Word Lists

Answer

Designs I

Question 3

On the WMS-IV, which composite score reflects the ability to learn and retain visually presented spatial information?

Accepted Answer

Visual Memory Index

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Auditory Memory Index

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Immediate Memory Index

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Delayed Memory Index

Question 4

What is measured by the WMS-IV Auditory Memory Index (AMI)?

Accepted Answer

Immediate and delayed recall of verbally presented story and word-pair information

Answer

Recognition memory for environmental sounds

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Processing speed for spoken language

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Phonological awareness and decoding

Question 5

The WMS-IV Verbal Paired Associates subtest measures which type of memory?

Accepted Answer

Associative verbal learning across multiple trials

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Semantic memory for word definitions

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Short-term phonological memory

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Procedural memory for verbal routines

Question 6

Which WMS-IV subtest requires the examinee to remember the locations of abstract designs on a grid?

Accepted Answer

Designs I and II

Answer

Visual Reproduction

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Spatial Addition

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Symbol Span

Question 7

What does the WMS-IV Delayed Memory Index (DMI) specifically measure?

Accepted Answer

Retention of information after a 20–30 minute delay interval

Answer

Immediate learning capacity on first trial

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Semantic memory for factual knowledge

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Working memory for verbal information

Question 8

Which WMS-IV subtest is administered in the Older Adult Battery but NOT in the standard Adult Battery?

Accepted Answer

Visual Reproduction

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Logical Memory

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Verbal Paired Associates

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Designs

Question 9

What is the primary clinical significance of a large discrepancy between Immediate Memory Index (IMI) and Delayed Memory Index (DMI) on the WMS-IV?

Accepted Answer

It suggests rapid forgetting, which is highly characteristic of hippocampal dysfunction

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It indicates a processing speed impairment

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It indicates better encoding than retrieval

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It suggests a language-based learning disability

Question 10

The WMS-IV Visual Working Memory Index (VWMI) is derived from which subtests?

Accepted Answer

Spatial Addition and Symbol Span

Answer

Designs I and Visual Reproduction I

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Logical Memory I and Verbal Paired Associates I

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Designs II and Visual Reproduction II