When is FSIQ not meaningful? And when does the GAI help?
When there is high variability. when there is a mediated / automatic split
How long does someone have to do Symbol Search on the WAIS-IV?
120 seconds
when VCI > FRI, VSI, what might be suggested
strength in verbal processing. Possible nonverbal learning disorder.
Which 2 WISC-V ability cluster indices are primarily verbal? Why might some people do better on letter-number sequencing than on digit span?
VCI and AWMI. Even though it is more complicated, it gives examinees a "plan of attack" for completing the task in the instructions.
What are three types of language you might examine if the verbal comprehension subtests are lower? Why? What does the BNT measure?
Expressive, Receptive, and Social Pragmatic. To see if there are more global language based deficits that might constitute a language based LD. The BNT is a measure of expressive language/naming.
Which two WAIS-IV indexes are primarily nonverbal?
PRI and PSI
Other than the client's scores, what do you need to focus on during the administration?
behavioral observations
True or False. Within the VCI, similarities is a better measure of one's ability to think in the moment and use their own thoughts/experiences than information or vocabulary.
True
Is coding a measure of expressive or receptive processing speed?
Expressive
What does the D-KEFS measure? Why give it?
Executive functioning. If PSI or WMI are lower, you might want to look for the more global EF issues often seen in those with ADHD, memory issues, and other psychiatric issues.
What is the mean and SD of an index score?
100 and 15
Which core subtests on the WAIS are timed?
picture span is timed in terms of how long you show the stimuli but not on how long they have to answer
If PRI & PSI are > VCI and WMI what might be suggested and what would you do to follow up?
Language based deficits/learning disorder. More language testing.
If 6 numbers were remembered in digit span forward, how many numbers would most people remember in digit span backwards.
5
visual memory
visual-spatial perception
visual-motor integration
visual organization
(if nonverbal, memory, or attentional/EF deficits are suspected)
What is the mean and standard deviation of a subtest score?
How many 0 point answers do you usually need to discontinue a subtest and what is the reversal rule?
3 to discontinue. Imperfect score on either of the first 2 items given, administer preceding items in reverse order until 2 consecutive perfect scores are obtained.
If the VCI & PRI are higher than WMI and PSI, what is suggested? How would you test further? what grades in school will be harder? Would the CPI or GAI be higher?
Problems with rote learning/ ADHD. Test memory, executive functioning/organization and attention. Early elementary school. GAI
What is the best measure of auditory recall?
Information
The CTOPP-2 measures phonological processing, which is an important factor in what types of learning disorders?
Dyslexia
Language Based LDs
What are four things that are different between the WISC and the WAIS?
1) New Indexes: VSI and FRI
2) visual subtest in the WMI
3) Addition of complementary subtests to examine skills related to LDs
4) arithmetic was moved from WMI to FRI
What subtest has a controlled and random condition?
cancellation
True or False. The visual spatial index measures nonverbal inductive reasoning and the fluid reasoning index measures one's understanding of part-whole relationships
False. The opposite is true.
Which 3 subtests are included in the school triumvirate?
Information, Vocabulary, and Arithmetic?
The NEPSY-2 Theory of Mind subtests looks at .... When would you want to administer it?
Perspective taking. give it if comprehension is low, social pragmatic language is low, or social skills are a part of the diagnostic question (e.g., ASD eval).