Which of the Following Is True of the WAIS-IV

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the WAIS-IV?

• A)Pattern analysis can be used to diagnose functional and organic illnesses.
• B)It reflects Wechsler's belief that there are multiple, independent types of intelligence.
• C)It is too complex to use in clinical settings.
• D)Reliability of individual subtests tends to be lower than for the index scores.

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Definitions:

Mnemonic Device

A tool or strategy used to improve memory by making information easier to remember.

Acronym

An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word.

Biofeedback

A technique that teaches individuals to control physiological processes such as heart rate or muscle tension through feedback from these processes.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, important in decision making, control of social behaviors, and expression of personality.