An Exploratory Study of the Use of the Wechsler Digit-Symbol Incidental Learning Procedure with the WAIS-IV

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) does not include the optional Incidental Learning procedure for the Digit-Symbol subtest (now simply called Coding) that had been available in the WAIS-Third Edition (WAIS-III). However, the procedure itself has been shown to have some u...

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Published in:Applied neuropsychology. Adult 2012-10, Vol.19 (4), p.272-278
Main Author: Ashendorf, Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
error analysis
Female
Humans
incidental learning
Male
memory
Mental Recall
Middle Aged
Motor Skills
Neuropsychological Tests
WAIS-IV
Wechsler Scales
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Summary:The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) does not include the optional Incidental Learning procedure for the Digit-Symbol subtest (now simply called Coding) that had been available in the WAIS-Third Edition (WAIS-III). However, the procedure itself has been shown to have some utility in assessment of incidental memory processes. The current study of a mixed clinical outpatient sample (n = 75) sought to identify salient characteristics of the Incidental Learning tasks as applied to WAIS-IV Coding. Findings showed that the Pairing procedure, when applied to the WAIS-IV, has different characteristics than it did with the WAIS-III; it is more difficult overall, and different items tend to be more prominently recalled than others. The Free Recall procedure for the WAIS-IV is comparable to the WAIS-III version in overall difficulty. Implications and implementation of the current findings are discussed.
ISSN:2327-9095
2327-9109
DOI:10.1080/09084282.2012.670151