WAIS Intelligence Trivia Quiz

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    Who authored the WAIS scale?

    • George Mann 
    • John Craig 
    • David Wechsler 
    • Steve Dickson 
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The test based on the Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale is an assessment of the cognitive ability of individuals who take it. This test is often considered a standard way to know if a candidate is mentally fit for certain roles in an establishment. WAIS Intelligence test is often based on special grades. Do you know them?

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  • 2. 
    What is the main quality assessed in the original edition of the WAIS scale?  - ProProfs

    What is the main quality assessed in the original edition of the WAIS scale? 

    • Logic 

    • Emotion 

    • Behaviour 

    • Intelligence 

    Correct Answer
    A. Intelligence 
    Explanation
    The main quality assessed in the original edition of the WAIS scale is intelligence. The WAIS scale, or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, is a widely used intelligence test that measures various aspects of cognitive abilities such as verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed. It is designed to assess an individual's intellectual functioning and provide information about their cognitive strengths and weaknesses.

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  • 3. 
    When was the original WAIS test form published?  - ProProfs

    When was the original WAIS test form published? 

    • June 1977

    • May 1988

    • February 1955

    • January 1979

    Correct Answer
    A. February 1955
    Explanation
    The original WAIS test form was published in February 1955.

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  • 4. 
    What is the minimum age for the test?  - ProProfs

    What is the minimum age for the test? 

    • 15 years 

    • 16 years 

    • 19 years 

    • 25 years 

    Correct Answer
    A. 16 years 
    Explanation
    The minimum age for the test is 16 years. This means that individuals must be at least 16 years old in order to take the test.

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  • 5. 
    When was the fourth edition of WAIS scale released?  - ProProfs

    When was the fourth edition of WAIS scale released? 

    • 2009

    • 2006

    • 2007

    • 2008

    Correct Answer
    A. 2008
    Explanation
    The fourth edition of the WAIS scale was released in 2008.

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  • 6. 
    When was the revised edition of the scale released?  - ProProfs

    When was the revised edition of the scale released? 

    • 1987

    • 1981 

    • 1919

    • 1978

    Correct Answer
    A. 1981 
    Explanation
    The revised edition of the scale was released in 1981.

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  • 7. 
    Which of these is not in the verbal section of WAIS-R?  - ProProfs

    Which of these is not in the verbal section of WAIS-R? 

    • Digital span 

    • Similarities 

    • Vocabulary 

    • Logic 

    Correct Answer
    A. Logic 
    Explanation
    Logic is not in the verbal section of WAIS-R because it is a component of the performance section. The verbal section of WAIS-R includes tasks that assess language abilities such as vocabulary and similarities. However, logic falls under the performance section which evaluates non-verbal reasoning and problem-solving skills.

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  • 8. 
    How many sections are in the verbal category of WAIS-R? - ProProfs

    How many sections are in the verbal category of WAIS-R?

    • Six sections 

    • Nine sections 

    • Three sections 

    • Seven sections 

    Correct Answer
    A. Six sections 
    Explanation
    The verbal category of the WAIS-R test consists of six sections.

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  • 9. 
    How many theories backed the scale in the 19th century? - ProProfs

    How many theories backed the scale in the 19th century?

    • Four theories 

    • Nine theories 

    • Twelve theories 

    • Three theories 

    Correct Answer
    A. Three theories 
    Explanation
    In the 19th century, there were three theories that supported the scale.

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  • 10. 
    What does the Verbal Comprehension Index part of the test assess?  - ProProfs

    What does the Verbal Comprehension Index part of the test assess? 

    • Information 

    • Similarity 

    • Communication 

    • Logic 

    Correct Answer
    A. Logic 
    Explanation
    The Verbal Comprehension Index part of the test assesses logic. This means that it evaluates the individual's ability to reason, make connections, and understand relationships between different concepts or ideas. The test may include questions that require the person to analyze information, identify patterns, and draw logical conclusions.

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