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

The WMS-IV is standardized for individuals aged 16:0 through 90:11, mirroring the WAIS-IV age range to facilitate joint cognitive and memory profiling.

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

Logical Memory I assesses immediate recall of a story read by the examiner, measuring meaningful verbal memory using contextually organized narrative material.

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

Answer

The Visual Memory Index (VMI) reflects performance on visual memory subtests (Designs I/II and Visual Reproduction I/II at immediate and delayed recall) and measures the ability to encode and retain visual information.

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

The AMI reflects performance on Logical Memory and Verbal Paired Associates at immediate and delayed recall, measuring the ability to encode and retain verbally presented information.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Associative verbal learning across multiple trials

Answer

Verbal Paired Associates measures associative verbal learning by presenting word pairs across multiple learning trials and then testing recall of the second word when given the first word.

Wechsler Test Practice Test

Wechsler Test Practice Test

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