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Wechsler (WMS) is one of the most popular memory scales in the United States in particular and much of the English-speaking world. The WMS memory test is usually used by people between the ages of 20 and 64. The average time taken is 45 minutes.
1. History of the Wechsler memory rating scale
Wechsler memory test was built by D.Wechsler in 1945, in 1999 there was version III. Originally, the scale was called "The Wechsler - Bellevue Intelligence Scale". Unlike the Stanford - Binet scale, which arranges exercises by age, the Wechsler memory rating scale goes into subtests. For example, arithmetic exercises are grouped and arranged in order of difficulty.
Wechsler memory test results are processed on two scales: Performance Scale - with 5 subtests and Verbal Scale - with 6 subtests. In addition to being able to calculate the overall IQ, the WMS memory test can also calculate the IQ of each individual part.
Performing the Wechsler memory test can evaluate memory functions such as:
Instant auditory memory; Instant visual memory; Auditory perception recall; Visual perception recall; Current memory; Ability to recall; Orientation ability. Subjects taking the Wechsler memory test were people between the ages of 20 and 64. The average time to take the WMS memory test was 45 minutes.
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Thời gian trung bình để thực hiện test trí nhớ WMS là 45 phút, dành cho những người trong độ tuổi từ 24 đến 60
2. Wechsler memory rating scale structure
A Wechsler memory test will have a structure of 7 topics:
Information: Includes 6 questions about general knowledge about individuals and society; Orientation: This section will include 5 questions about orientation in time and space; Psychological test: Assessed on the subject's ability to repeat sentences in order; Logical memory: The experiment reminded or rewrote immediately after hearing a short story; Remember the sequence of numbers: Remember forward, remember backwards; Visual reconstruction: This is done by asking the subject to draw 3 simple shapes. Each image will be presented to the subject for 10 seconds; Associative memory: This section will include 10 pairs of words arranged in different order in 3 groups. The experimenter will have to listen to all 10 pairs of words and then repeat the first and second word in each pair. The repetition time should not exceed 5 seconds. >>> Tests and Treatment for Dementia
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3. Indications and contraindications to perform the Wechsler memory rating scale
3.1 Designation
Currently, the Wechsler memory rating scale is often assigned to subjects such as:
People with suspected memory impairment; The patient requested to perform the WMS memory test.
Thang đánh giá trí nhớ Wechsler thường được chỉ định cho những người có nghi ngờ bị suy giảm trí nhớ
3.2 Contraindications
The Wechsler Memory Scale is contraindicated in psychotic patients.4. Implement the Wechsler memory rating scale
To perform the Wechsler memory test, you need to prepare:
WMS memory test questions; Result Processor; Pen, white paper, printer, computer. Check the records to assess the condition of the respondent and order from the doctor. >>> List of emotions: 54 ways to say what you're feeling
Steps to take the Wechsler memory test:
The psychologist will ask the patient based on a pre-titled set of questions. and select the score index that best suits the status of the respondents. The person taking the test will receive the patient and guide them to answer all the questions of the Wechsler memory scale. Process the results by evaluation and scoring as follows: Find the age constant (CA) of the patient in the control panel; Add the score obtained after taking the Wechsler memory test with the age constant to get the adjusted score (Y). Y = X + CA From the adjustment point (Y), the doctor will look up the corresponding table to find out the patient's memory index (MQ). According to the Wechsler memory rating scale, the memory index will correspond to the intellectual quotient (IQ). The level of memory index after performing the Wechsler memory rating scale is as follows: >=130: Very good From 120-129: Good From 110-119: Above average From 90-109: Moderate From 80-90 : Below average From 70-80: Boundary <70 Weak In summary, performing the Wechsler memory test can assess memory functions in each person. From there, you can know what your memory level is, if you are at risk of any disease and have an effective treatment plan.
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