Subtests
Subtests have a mean of ____ and a standard deviation(SD) of _____.
M = 10; SD = 3
What is the FSIQ?
A global estimate of an individual's level of cognitive ability.
What are two pieces of information that you should know before WAIS-IV administration?
Test Age
Education Level
Other acceptable answer: Handedness
What is fluid intelligence?
Related to novel problem solving.
What subtests make up the VCI?
Similarities, Vocabulary, and information
*Comprehension
Primary index scores have a mean of _____ and a standard deviation (SD) of _______
M = 100; SD = 15
On BD, describe what you would do on the first rotation error? What about the second rotation error?
The first rotation error you would rotate the blocks to the correct position and say, "See if goes this way." and score a 0.
The second rotation you would not provide feedback and score a 0.
What subtests make up WMI?
Digit span, arithmetic
*Letter-Number Sequencing
Which subtests making up the PRI?
Block design, Matrix Reasoning, Visual Puzzles
*Figure weights * Picture Completion
What are the 4 indexes in the WAIS-IV?
Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI)
Perceptual Reasoning Index (PRI)
Working Memory Index (WMI)
Processing Speed Index (PSI)
When should you query?
Rules vary by subtests
Response options listed in the Adm manual following a "Q" and unclear/incomplete responses.
Query if you are unsure about scoring or what the examinee means.
What is crystallized intelligence?
Reflects abilities that were relatively static (such as learned information).
What subtests on the WAIS-IV are supplemental subtests?
Figure Weights
Comprehension
Cancellation
Picture Completion
What subtests make up the CPI?
Working memory subtests: Digit Span and Arithmetic
Processing speed subtests:Symbol search and Coding
What is testing the limits?
The practice of having participants complete a subtest when it was incorrect or over time to look at how they do on the test
What are examples of factors that can make a profile invalid?
Extreme fatigue, extreme anxiety, situational concerns, and/or effort concerns.