Table 1 WISC-III subtests and abilities measured
Subtest | Abilities |
|---|---|
Verbal | |
Information | Range of knowledge, long term memory |
Similarities | Abstract reasoning, concept formation |
Arithmetic | Numerical reasoning and computation |
Vocabulary | Word knowledge |
Comprehension | Practical knowledge, social judgment |
Digit Span | Auditory short-term memory |
Performance | |
Picture Completion | Visual perception, attention to detail |
Coding | Visual–motor information processing |
Picture Arrangement | Nonverbal reasoning and sequencing |
Block Design | Spatial visualization and reasoning |
Object Assembly | Visual perception and organization |
Symbol Search | Scanning, matching, attention to detail |