Wechsler Test Memory Scale (WMS-IV) Visual and Verbal Memory 2

Question 1

Which WMS-IV subtest requires the examinee to recall short stories immediately and after a delay?

Accepted Answer

Logical Memory

Answer

Logical Memory presents short narratives that are recalled immediately and again after a delay.

Question 2

The Visual Reproduction subtest primarily measures the ability to recall what type of stimuli?

Accepted Answer

Geometric designs

Answer

Visual Reproduction asks examinees to draw geometric designs from memory.

Question 3

In WMS-IV, the Verbal Paired Associates subtest assesses learning of what?

Accepted Answer

Word pairs

Answer

Verbal Paired Associates measures the ability to learn and recall associated word pairs.

Question 4

Which index in the WMS-IV Adult Battery reflects memory for visual material?

Accepted Answer

Visual Memory Index

Answer

The Visual Memory Index summarizes performance on visually based subtests.

Question 5

The Symbol Span subtest of WMS-IV is a measure of which ability?

Accepted Answer

Visual working memory

Answer

Symbol Span requires holding and reproducing sequences of abstract symbols, tapping visual working memory.

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