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

Question 1

What is the age range covered by the WPPSI-IV?

Accepted Answer

2 years 6 months to 7 years 7 months

Answer

The WPPSI-IV is designed for children aged 2:6 through 7:7, covering preschool and early primary school years.

Question 2

How many age bands does the WPPSI-IV use to organize its administration?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

The WPPSI-IV uses two age bands — 2:6–3:11 and 4:0–7:7 — each with a distinct set of subtests and available composite scores.

Question 3

In what year was the WPPSI-IV published?

Accepted Answer

2012

Answer

The WPPSI-IV was published in 2012, replacing the WPPSI-III which had been released in 2002.

Question 4

Which of the following primary index scores is available in the older age band (4:0–7:7) but NOT in the younger age band (2:6–3:11)?

Accepted Answer

Fluid Reasoning Index

Answer

The Fluid Reasoning Index is only computed for children in the older age band; the younger band yields only VCI, VSI, and WMI.

Question 5

What is the mean and standard deviation of WPPSI-IV composite (index) scores?

Accepted Answer

Mean 100, SD 15

Answer

Like all Wechsler composite scores, WPPSI-IV index scores use a mean of 100 and standard deviation of 15.

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