WPPSI - Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Visual Spatial Index Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which two subtests on the WPPSI-IV are the primary contributors to the Visual Spatial Index (VSI)?

Accepted Answer

Block Design and Object Assembly

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Matrix Reasoning and Picture Concepts

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Picture Memory and Zoo Locations

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Bug Search and Cancellation

Question 2

A 4-year-old child obtains a low score on the Visual Spatial Index. This could indicate difficulties with which of the following cognitive abilities?

Accepted Answer

Visual-motor coordination, nonverbal reasoning, and understanding part-whole relationships

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Verbal concept formation and acquired knowledge

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Short-term auditory memory and attention

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Speed and accuracy of visual scanning and decision-making

Question 3

During the administration of the Block Design subtest, an examiner is assessing a child's ability to:

Accepted Answer

Recreate a pictured design using colored blocks within a time limit.

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Recall the location of animals on a map.

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Identify the missing part of a picture.

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Assemble puzzle pieces to form a meaningful whole.

Question 4

A psychologist is evaluating a child who has trouble with tasks like completing puzzles and copying shapes. Which WPPSI-IV index score would be most relevant to understanding these specific difficulties?

Accepted Answer

Visual Spatial Index (VSI)

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Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI)

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Working Memory Index (WMI)

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Processing Speed Index (PSI)

Question 5

The Object Assembly subtest primarily measures visual-perceptual organization, nonverbal reasoning, and which other key ability?

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Trial-and-error learning

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Acquired factual knowledge

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Auditory processing

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Cognitive flexibility

Question 6

Which of the following is a key characteristic measured by the Visual Spatial Index on the WPPSI-IV?

Accepted Answer

The ability to evaluate visual details and construct geometric designs from a model.

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The ability to access and apply acquired word knowledge.

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The speed and accuracy of visual identification and decision-making.

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The capacity for visual and auditory short-term memory.