Wechsler Test Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-IV) 3

Question 1

For a child aged 2:6–3:11, how many primary index scores are calculated from WPPSI-IV results?

Accepted Answer

Three

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Two

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Four

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Five

Question 2

A psychologist is evaluating a 4-year-old suspected of having a developmental language delay. Which WPPSI-IV composite best estimates cognitive ability while reducing language demands?

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal Index

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Verbal Comprehension Index

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Vocabulary Acquisition Index

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Full Scale IQ

Question 3

In which WPPSI-IV age band is the Object Assembly subtest administered?

Accepted Answer

Younger age band only (2:6–3:11)

Answer

Both age bands

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Older age band only (4:0–7:7)

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Neither — it was removed in WPPSI-IV

Question 4

How does the WPPSI-IV target population differ from that of the WISC-V?

Accepted Answer

WPPSI-IV targets younger children (2:6–7:7); WISC-V targets older children (6–16)

Answer

WPPSI-IV targets school-age children; WISC-V targets adolescents

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WPPSI-IV and WISC-V cover the same range with identical norms

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WPPSI-IV targets adults; WISC-V targets children

Question 5

When a child is exactly 6 years old, which instrument — WPPSI-IV or WISC-V — should a clinician use?

Accepted Answer

Either may be appropriate depending on the child's developmental level and referral question

Answer

Always the WPPSI-IV

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Always the WISC-V

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Neither — a 6-year-old requires the WAIS-IV

Question 6

The Cancellation subtest on the WPPSI-IV is a supplemental measure for which primary index?

Accepted Answer

Processing Speed Index

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Fluid Reasoning Index

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Working Memory Index

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Visual Spatial Index

Question 7

Which aspect of the WPPSI-IV design makes it particularly useful for identifying cognitive strengths and weaknesses in children with autism spectrum disorder?

Accepted Answer

Its two age bands, ancillary indices, and nonverbal composites that allow profile analysis across diverse abilities

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Its use of only verbal subtests for all ages

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Its identical structure to the WISC-V, enabling direct score comparison

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Its exclusive reliance on parent-report rating scales