Which Is a Major Difference Between Items in Memory Scales

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which is a major difference between items in memory scales, such as the WMS, and intelligence scales, such as WAIS? The memory scales use items that ___.

• A) have no conceptual difficulty
• B) are untimed
• C) are entirely visual
• D) are entirely verbal

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Definitions:

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where unacceptable thoughts, memories, or feelings are unconsciously blocked from conscious awareness.

Retrograde Amnesia

A form of amnesia where an individual loses pre-existing memories to some extent, losing access to information that occurred before a specific event or time.

DSM-IV

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders.

Psychological Disorders

A wide range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often diagnosed based on specific criteria.