Wechsler Test Score Interpretation and Report Writing 3

Question 1

A Full Scale IQ of 100 corresponds to which percentile rank?

Accepted Answer

50th

Answer

25th

Answer

60th

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75th

Question 2

Which Wechsler index is most associated with sustained attention and mental manipulation of information?

Accepted Answer

Working Memory Index

Answer

Verbal Comprehension Index

Answer

Perceptual Reasoning Index

Answer

Processing Speed Index

Question 3

A scaled score of 7 on a subtest indicates performance that is approximately how far from the mean?

Accepted Answer

One SD below the mean

Answer

At the mean

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One SD above the mean

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Two SD below the mean

Question 4

When writing a psychological report, which section typically states the purpose of the assessment?

Accepted Answer

Reason for referral

Answer

Background information

Answer

Test results

Answer

Recommendations

Question 5

An examinee shows a strong Verbal Comprehension Index but a weak Processing Speed Index. How should this be framed?

Accepted Answer

As a relative strength and weakness pattern

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As a global intellectual deficit

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As invalid results

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As an error in administration

Question 6

What is the recommended approach when a behavioral observation suggests anxiety affected test performance?

Accepted Answer

Note it as a factor potentially lowering scores

Answer

Omit the scores entirely

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Increase the IQ estimate

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Ignore the observation

Question 7

Which classification corresponds to a Full Scale IQ in the 80–89 range on the WAIS-IV?

Accepted Answer

Low Average

Answer

Average

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Borderline

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High Average