Sattler Chapter 7

What are the subsets used in assessments?

• Primary
• Secondary
• Complementary

What are the Full Scale IQ tests in the WISC-V?

• Similarities
• Vocabulary
• Block Design
• Matrix Reasoning
• Figure Weights
• Digit Span
• Coding

What are the Primary Index Scales of the WISC-V?

• Verbal Comprehension
• Visual Spatial
• Fluid Reasoning
• Working Memory
• Processing Speed

What FSIQ test measures VCI (Verbal Comprehension)?

Similarities and Vocabulary

What FSIQ test measures VSI (Visual Spatial)?

Block Design and Visual Puzzles

What FSIQ test measures FRI (Fluid Reasoning)?

Matrix Reasoning and Figure Weights

What FSIQ test measures WMI (Working Memory)?

Digit Span and Picture Span

What FSIQ test measures PSI (Processing Speed)?

Coding and Symbol Search

Why is the Administration and Scoring Manual important when administering the WISC-V?

• contains information needed to administer the subtests
• score responses
• filling out the record form

What ages can the WISC-V be administered to?

6 years 0 months to 16 years and 11 months

What does the VCI measure?

• verbal knowledge
• application of verbal skills

What does the VSI and FRI measure?

Measures ability to:

• interpret and org. visually perceived material
• perform nonverbal inductive reasoning
• analyze and solve novel problems involving conceptual thinking

What does the WMI measure?

• ability to hold & manipulate info in mind
• paying attention and concentrate on tasks

What does PSI measure?

ability to process visually perceived info quickly
(w/ concentration & rapid eye-hand coordination)

When do we use the Unknown Factor in the WISC-V?

For the Cancellation subtest

Do you use the unknown factor when interpreting WISC-V scores?

No

What is a suitable testing location for administering the WISC-V?

A quiet room

How do you appropriately administer the WISC-V?

• follow the procedures in the manual
• maintain good rapport w/ child
• answer child's questions w/o referencing intelligence
• taking short breaks as needed

What do you do when a child hasn't responded w/in 5-10 on untimed subsets?

Repeat the item/question and wait 30 seconds before moving onto the next item