Wechsler Test Wechsler Verbal Comprehension Subtests 3

Question 1

When asked 'How are a poem and a statue alike?', which subtest and skill is being tested?

Accepted Answer

Similarities — abstract conceptual reasoning

Answer

Grouping a poem and statue as art forms is an abstraction task from Similarities.

Question 2

A response of 'they are both art' versus 'they are both things people make' would earn different scores because Similarities credits:

Accepted Answer

More abstract, superordinate answers over concrete ones

Answer

Similarities awards more points for abstract categorical responses than concrete ones.

Question 3

On Vocabulary, if an examinee gives a vague but partially correct definition, the typical scoring is:

Accepted Answer

1 point for partial, 2 points for a full accurate definition

Answer

Vocabulary items are commonly scored 0, 1, or 2 based on definition quality.

Question 4

Which subtest is most sensitive to a person's educational and cultural background?

Accepted Answer

Information

Answer

Information reflects knowledge acquired through schooling and cultural exposure.

Question 5

During Comprehension, an examinee explains why food should be cooked. This item assesses:

Accepted Answer

Practical reasoning and understanding of everyday cause and effect

Answer

Comprehension taps reasoning about practical, real-world situations.

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