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

An IQ of 100 equals the mean, placing the examinee at the 50th percentile.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Working Memory Index

Answer

The Working Memory Index assesses attention, concentration, and mental manipulation.

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

With a subtest mean of 10 and SD of 3, a score of 7 is one standard deviation 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

The Reason for Referral section establishes why the evaluation was requested.

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

Answer

Differing index scores describe relative strengths and weaknesses within the individual's profile.

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