Memory Tests

Question 1

What is the WMS-IV

Answer 1

The WMS-IV is the Wechsler Memory Scale

Question 2

Who can the WMS-IV be ussed for

Answer 2

adults aged 16 to 90

Question 3

Who is the adult battery of the WMS-IV made for

Answer 3

16 to 69 year olds

Question 4

Who is the older adult batter of the WMS-IV for

Answer 4

65 year olds and over

Question 5

What are the 5 norm-referenced Index scores generated by the WMS-IV

Answer 5

1. Auditory Memory
2. Visual Memory
3. Visual working memory - 16 to 69 year olds
4. Delayed Memory
5. Brief Cognitive Status Exam

Question 6

What is the BCSE

Answer 6

This is the Brief Cognitive Status Exam and it is a cognitive screener that can be administered before the WMS-IV if there are concerns around alertness and ability to complete the WMS-IV

Question 7

What can the WMS-IV be compared to and why

Answer 7

The WMS-IV can be compared to other Wechsler Scales like the WAIS to answer referral questions

Question 8

What is a weakness of the WMS-IV

Answer 8

The scale takes an hour to complete which can be a major barrier to its use particularly if you are assessing someone with low alertness or cognitive ability

Question 9

Can the WMS-IV be used as a brief screener?

Answer 9

No as it might lead to practise effect

Question 10

What is a CALD community

Answer 10

culturally and linguistically diverse populations

Question 11

Are there Australian norms for the WMSI-IV

Answer 11

No but the research suggests that the US norms are sufficient for the Australian population

Question 12

Can the WMS-IV be used with people with disabilities, CALD or indigenous people

Answer 12

Yes but caution is recommended as the WMS-IV has not been standardised for these populations

Question 13

What is the WRMAL 2

Answer 13

The WRMAL 2 is the Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning Second Edition

Question 14

What are 4 purposes of the WRMAL 2

Answer 14

It can be used to assess

1. People with brain injuries
2. People with dementia
3. People with learning issues
4. People with developmental disabilities

Question 15

What is a strength of the WRMAL 2

Answer 15

It can be used to assess a wide range of issues across a range of ages from 5 to 90

Question 16

What are the 3 core indexes of the WRMAL 2

Answer 16

1. Verbal Memory
2. Visual Memory
3. Attention-concentration

Question 17

What is the General Memory Index

Answer 17

It is the combined score on the WRMAL 2 that utilises the 3 core indexes of Verbal Memory, Visual Memory, Attention-concentration

Question 18

What is the WRMAL 2 Screening Memory Index

Answer 18

A mini test that can be used to find out if more indepth assessment is required

Question 19

What 6 settings can the WRMAL be used in

Answer 19

1. Hospitals
2. Research
3. Private practice
4. Schools
5. Vocational Counselling
6. Rehabilitation services

Question 20

What scores from the WRMAL 2 need to be interpreted with caution and why?

Answer 20

The recognition subtests as they have lower Internal consistency co-efficients

Question 21

How is the WRMAL 2 scored

Answer 21

Raw scores are converted to scaled scores that are then converted to index scores.