What else can be calculated from the 10 WISC subtests in addition to the Full Scale IQ?

What else can be calculated from the 10 WISC subtests in addition to the Full Scale IQ?

• A. Verbal Comprehension, Fluid Reasoning, Working Memory, Processing Speed Index Scores and Visual Spatial
• B. Verbal Comprehension Only
• C. Processing Speed Index Only
• D. Visual Spatial Index Only

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the WISC provides more than one overall score by deriving five domain-specific index scores from the 10 subtests. These indices give a detailed cognitive profile in addition to the Full Scale IQ. Verbal Comprehension measures verbal knowledge, vocabulary, and verbal reasoning. Visual Spatial looks at how well a child analyzes and integrates visual information and handles spatial tasks. Fluid Reasoning reflects the ability to solve novel problems and think abstractly. Working Memory assesses holding and manipulating information in short-term memory. Processing Speed captures how quickly and accurately a child can complete simple cognitive tasks. All five indices are computed from the subset of subtests and together with the Full Scale IQ, they show strengths and weaknesses across different cognitive areas. The option listing all five indices—Verbal Comprehension, Visual Spatial, Fluid Reasoning, Working Memory, and Processing Speed—best reflects what can be calculated beyond the Full Scale IQ. Others that name only one domain don’t represent the full set of indices the WISC provides.

The main idea is that the WISC provides more than one overall score by deriving five domain-specific index scores from the 10 subtests. These indices give a detailed cognitive profile in addition to the Full Scale IQ.

Verbal Comprehension measures verbal knowledge, vocabulary, and verbal reasoning. Visual Spatial looks at how well a child analyzes and integrates visual information and handles spatial tasks. Fluid Reasoning reflects the ability to solve novel problems and think abstractly. Working Memory assesses holding and manipulating information in short-term memory. Processing Speed captures how quickly and accurately a child can complete simple cognitive tasks.

All five indices are computed from the subset of subtests and together with the Full Scale IQ, they show strengths and weaknesses across different cognitive areas. The option listing all five indices—Verbal Comprehension, Visual Spatial, Fluid Reasoning, Working Memory, and Processing Speed—best reflects what can be calculated beyond the Full Scale IQ. Others that name only one domain don’t represent the full set of indices the WISC provides.