WPPSI - Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Fluid Reasoning Index Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following cognitive abilities is primarily measured by the Fluid Reasoning Index (FRI) on the WPPSI-IV?

Accepted Answer

The ability to detect underlying conceptual relationships among visual objects and use reasoning to apply rules

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Acquired factual knowledge and vocabulary

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Visual-motor coordination and speed of visual scanning

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The ability to register, maintain, and manipulate auditory information in conscious awareness

Question 2

A 5-year-old child is administered the WPPSI-IV. Which two primary subtests are used to derive their Fluid Reasoning Index (FRI) score?

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Matrix Reasoning and Picture Concepts

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Block Design and Object Assembly

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Information and Similarities

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Picture Memory and Zoo Locations

Question 3

A psychologist is assessing a 6-year-old who has difficulty with novel problem-solving and 'thinking on their feet.' A low score on which WPPSI-IV index would most directly reflect these specific difficulties?

Accepted Answer

Fluid Reasoning Index (FRI)

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Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI)

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Processing Speed Index (PSI)

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Visual Spatial Index (VSI)

Question 4

The Fluid Reasoning Index (FRI) is administered to children in which WPPSI-IV age band?

Accepted Answer

Ages 4:0 to 7:7 only

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Ages 2:6 to 3:11 only

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Both the 2:6-3:11 and 4:0-7:7 age bands

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It is an ancillary index not tied to a specific age band

Question 5

In the Picture Concepts subtest, a child is presented with two or three rows of pictures and must select one picture from each row that shares a common characteristic. This task directly assesses which aspect of fluid reasoning?

Accepted Answer

Categorical and abstract reasoning

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Visual-motor integration

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Short-term visual memory

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Knowledge of part-whole relationships

Question 6

A child obtains a high score on the Fluid Reasoning Index (FRI) but an average score on the Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI). What is a likely interpretation of this pattern?

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The child excels at solving novel, nonverbal problems but has less developed acquired factual knowledge or verbal reasoning skills.

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The child has strong visual-motor speed but weaker language skills.

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The child has a strong vocabulary but struggles with spatial organization and planning.

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The child has a strong working memory but is slow to process visual information.