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Please, I need help interpreting this WAIS-IV sample using the…
Please, I need help interpreting this WAIS-IV sample using the attached guide. Below, you will find the model to follow.
WAIS-IV interpretation. Written in italics are the results I made of Frank. But I need help with interpretation as instructed.
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WAIS-IV Results for Frank Sample SCORE SUMMARY WAIS-IV Scale Standard Score Verbal Comprehension
93 Perceptual Reasoning 109 Working Memory 115 Processing Speed 99 Full Scale 103 Verbal
Comprehension Subtests Summary Subtest Scaled Score Similarities Vocabulary Information 10 (C…
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1) Report the Full Scale IQ score, its percentile, and its classification (Low Average,
Average, Superior, etc.). Indicate whether or not it is consistent with what you would
expect, based on education and vocational history and daily activities. If there was a
history of brain injury or disease, you should estimate functioning prior to this event (pre-
morbid). If IQ is not consistent with expectation, indicate why not. If brain injury or
disease is suspected, you should comment about whether or not, and to what degree, this
injury has affected cognitive functioning.
2) Compare the VCI and the PRI. Indicate if they are consistent with, relatively weaker,
or relatively stronger than each other (+/- 12 points). Make a statement about this. If
4 )there is a significant discrepancy, indicate the most likely explanation (i.e., cultural
difference, language difference, brain injury, testing conditions, lack of motivation for the
testing, distractibility, emotional interference, etc.).
3) The Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI) measures the ability to perform tasks using
words, including verbal reasoning, general knowledge, and practical knowledge. Report
the VCI, its percentile, and its classification. Discuss any VCI subtests that are
significant strengths or weaknesses. To determine a strength or weakness, average all of
the VCI subtests. Consider a subtest to be a significant strength if it is at least 3 points
above the mean; consider a subtest to be a significant weakness if it is at least 3 points
below the mean. For instance, if the Comprehension subtest is a relative strength, you
would comment that the client’s common sense, judgment, and practical reasoning
abilities are a relative strength.
4) The Perceptual Reasoning Index (PRI) measures nonverbal reasoning and performance.
Report the PRI, its percentile, and its classification. Discuss any PRI subtests that are
significant strengths or weaknesses. To determine a strength or weakness, average all of
the PRI subtests. Consider a subtest to be a significant strength if it is at least 3 points
above the mean; consider a subtest to be a significant weakness if it is at least 3 points
below the mean.
5) The Working Memory Index (WMI) measures immediate auditory memory,
concentration, and attention. Report the WMI, its percentile, and its classification.
Indicate if it is consistent with, relatively weaker, or relatively stronger than the Full
Scale IQ (+/- 12 points). Interpret and discuss. Discuss any WMI subtests that are
significantly strengths or weaknesses. To determine a strength or weakness, average all
of the WMI subtests. Consider a subtest to be a significant strength if it is at least 3
points above the mean; consider a subtest to be a significant weakness if it is at least 3
points below the mean.
6) The Processing Speed Index (PSI) measures psychomotor speed and immediate visual
memory. Report the PSI, its percentile, and its classification. Indicate if it is consistent
with, relatively weaker, or relatively stronger than the Full Scale IQ (+/- 12 points).
Interpret and discuss. Discuss any PSI subtests that are significantly strengths or
weaknesses. To determine a strength or weakness, average all of the PSI subtests.
Consider a subtest to be a significant strength if it is at least 3 points above the mean;
consider a subtest to be a significant weakness if it is at least 3 points below the mean.
7) The WMI and PSI are often looked at together as a measure of concentration and
attention. They tend to be relatively weaker with diagnoses, such as ADHD, autistic
spectrum disorders, anxiety, and depression. If they are relatively lower, you might
suggest a likely reason. If a condition, such as ADHD, is suspected, but these indexes are
not relatively lower, you might suggest that “this suggests ADHD is not present”, if this
conclusion is supported by your other data.
TEST RESULTS:
WAIS-IV
Verbal Comprehension Perceptual Reasoning
Similarities 7 Block Design 12
Vocabulary 9 Matrix Reasoning 11
Information 10 Visual Puzzles 8
Comprehension (12)
Working Memory Processing Speed
Digit Span 16 Symbol Search 12
Arithmetic 11 Coding 8
Letter Number Sequencing (11)
Index %ile
Verbal Comp. 93 32%
Perceptual Reasoning 109 73%
Working Memory 115 84%
Processing Speed 99 47%
Full Scale IQ 103 58%
