Wechsler Test Wechsler Working Memory Index 3

Question 1

A WMI score of 130 falls into which classification range on Wechsler scales?

Accepted Answer

Very Superior/Extremely High

Answer

A score of 130 is two standard deviations above the mean, in the Very Superior/Extremely High range.

Question 2

Letter-Number Sequencing requires the examinee to:

Accepted Answer

Reorder mixed letters and numbers into numerical then alphabetical order

Answer

The task involves recalling numbers in ascending order and letters in alphabetical order from a mixed string.

Question 3

Which of these is considered a supplemental (not core) Working Memory subtest on the WAIS-IV?

Accepted Answer

Letter-Number Sequencing

Answer

Letter-Number Sequencing is a supplemental Working Memory subtest on the WAIS-IV.

Question 4

Roughly what percentage of the population scores within one standard deviation of the WMI mean (85–115)?

Accepted Answer

About 68%

Answer

About 68% of scores fall within one standard deviation of the mean in a normal distribution.

Question 5

A large gap where WMI is much lower than the Verbal Comprehension Index may suggest:

Accepted Answer

A relative weakness in holding information in mind despite strong verbal knowledge

Answer

A low WMI relative to strong verbal reasoning points to a specific working-memory weakness.

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