Wechsler Test Wechsler FSIQ and Index Score Interpretation 5

Question 1

A FSIQ of 85 falls into which Wechsler classification?

Accepted Answer

Low Average

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Average

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Borderline

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High Average

Question 2

If an examinee's WMI is much lower than their VCI and VSI, performance on which type of task is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Holding and manipulating information mentally

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Defining vocabulary words

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Naming visual patterns

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Recognizing familiar objects

Question 3

The Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Build confidence intervals around obtained scores

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Convert raw scores to scaled scores

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Determine the testing time limit

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Rank examinees by age

Question 4

Which interpretation is appropriate when all five index scores are tightly clustered near 108?

Accepted Answer

The FSIQ is a strong, meaningful summary of ability

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The FSIQ is unreliable

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The indexes must be re-administered

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The examinee likely has a learning disability

Question 5

A difference between VCI and FRI that occurs in fewer than 10% of the population is described as:

Accepted Answer

Statistically significant and rare (unusual)

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Statistically significant but common

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Not interpretable

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A scoring error

Question 6

Why should a clinician avoid reporting only the FSIQ when index scatter is large?

Accepted Answer

It can mislead by hiding meaningful ability differences

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The FSIQ is illegal to report

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Index scores cannot be calculated

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The FSIQ is always too high

Question 7

On the WAIS-IV, which index combines Symbol Search and Coding subtests?

Accepted Answer

Processing Speed Index

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Working Memory Index

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Perceptual Reasoning Index

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Verbal Comprehension Index