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The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is an Intelligence Quotient (IQ) test designed to measure intelligence and cognitive ability in adults and older adolescents. [1] For children between the ages of 6 and 16, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) is commonly used.
Based on The Boston Process Approach to assessment, in order to examine the role of memory in Digit-Symbol-Coding performance, WAIS-III (but not WAIS-IV [5]) contains an optional implicit learning test: after the Digit Symbol-Coding test paired and free recall of the symbols is assessed. [6] [7] [8] [9]
Cubes and a target pattern used in the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale test. A block design test is a subtest on many IQ test batteries used as part of assessment of human intelligence. It is thought to tap spatial visualization ability and motor skill. The test-taker uses hand movements to rearrange blocks that have various color patterns on ...
The British NART was re-standardized in 1991 to enable calculation of predicted IQ on the newer WAIS-R [4] and again in 2016 to provide premorbid estimates on the most recent WAIS-IV. [5] There are two versions of the NART devised for use in North America; both feature a modified word list and re-standardization of predicted IQ.
Developed for use with English-speaking patients aged 16 to 89 years, [1] WTAR is a “hold” test, a type of neuropsychological test that relies on abilities thought to be unaffected by cognitive decline associated with neurological damage.
Information - for Picture Items, the child responds to a question by choosing a picture from four response options. For Verbal Items, the child answers questions that address a broad range of general knowledge topics. Matrix Reasoning - the child looks at an incomplete matrix and selects the missing portion from 4 or 5 response options.
The Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS) is a neuropsychological test designed to measure different memory functions in a person. Anyone ages 16 to 90 is eligible to take this test. The current version is the fourth edition (WMS-IV) which was published in 2009 and which was designed to be used with the WAIS-
Picture arrangement test is a test that consists of a series of comic-strip-like pictures that are presented in a random order.The subject is given the task to arrange the pictures as quickly as possible so that a reasonable and meaningful story is formed.