Zelda Is Being Administered the Processing Speed Section of the Wechsler

question 258

Multiple Choice

Zelda is being administered the Processing Speed section of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV) .Which of the following subtests is a part of this section?

• A) arithmetic
• B) block design
• C) coding
• D) digit span

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Definitions:

Ear Ossicles

Three small bones in the middle ear known as the malleus, incus, and stapes, which transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Perilymph

A fluid in the inner ear. When this fluid moves, it activates hearing and equilibrium receptors.

Semicircular Canals

Structures within the inner ear that are key to the body's vestibular system, aiding in balancing and sensing orientation in three-dimensional space.

Equilibrium Receptors

Specialized sensory receptors that help maintain balance by detecting changes in head position and motion.