A score of 120-129 on the Wechsler Memory Scale may indicate

A score of 120-129 on the Wechsler Memory Scale may indicate

• A. High average intelligence
• B. Average intelligence
• C. Superior intelligence
• D. Very superior intelligence

Answer: (C)

Understanding how the Wechsler Memory Scale scores translate to memory performance helps here. The scale uses standard scores with a mean of 100 and an SD of 15. A score of 120–129 falls about 1.3 to 1.9 standard deviations above the mean, which places it in the superior range for memory ability relative to the normative sample. This reflects above-average to superior memory performance, not necessarily general intelligence. Very superior would typically be at 130 or higher, so 120–129 is strong but not in the very top tier.

Understanding how the Wechsler Memory Scale scores translate to memory performance helps here. The scale uses standard scores with a mean of 100 and an SD of 15. A score of 120–129 falls about 1.3 to 1.9 standard deviations above the mean, which places it in the superior range for memory ability relative to the normative sample. This reflects above-average to superior memory performance, not necessarily general intelligence. Very superior would typically be at 130 or higher, so 120–129 is strong but not in the very top tier.