Wechsler Verbal Comprehension Subtests Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following Verbal Comprehension subtests is considered the best measure of verbal concept formation and abstract reasoning?

Accepted Answer

Similarities

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Vocabulary

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Information

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Comprehension

Question 2

An examiner is assessing a child who provides very detailed and elaborate definitions for words on the Vocabulary subtest. This performance most directly reflects a strength in which area?

Accepted Answer

Crystallized intelligence and word knowledge

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Fluid reasoning and problem-solving

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Processing speed and visual scanning

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Working memory and mental manipulation

Question 3

A student consistently struggles on the Information subtest but performs well on the Similarities subtest. What is a likely interpretation of this pattern?

Accepted Answer

Strong abstract reasoning but a weaker fund of general factual knowledge.

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Difficulty with social judgment and practical reasoning.

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A deficit in nonverbal, fluid reasoning.

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Impaired ability to understand and define words.

Question 4

The primary cognitive ability measured by the Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI) as a whole is the ability to:

Accepted Answer

Access and apply acquired word knowledge.

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Process visual information quickly and efficiently.

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Manipulate information in short-term memory.

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Reason with novel, non-verbal stimuli.

Question 5

Which two subtests are the core components used to derive the Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI) on the WISC-V?

Accepted Answer

Similarities and Vocabulary

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Information and Comprehension

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Vocabulary and Comprehension

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Similarities and Information

Question 6

An individual taking the Comprehension subtest is asked questions like, "Why is it important to have laws?" This subtest is primarily designed to assess:

Accepted Answer

Understanding of social conventions and practical judgment.

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Fund of general factual knowledge.

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Abstract verbal concept formation.

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Word knowledge and expressive language.