WISC-V
Pronunciation: WISK-five
Also written as: WISC-V — Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive cognitive assessment tool.
Full Definition
The WISC-V is an individually administered comprehensive assessment instrument designed to measure cognitive ability in children aged 6 years through 16 years 11 months. The test provides a Full Scale IQ score and five primary index scores: Verbal Comprehension, Visual Spatial, Fluid Reasoning, Working Memory, and Processing Speed. In child development medicine, the WISC-V is used to identify intellectual disabilities, giftedness, and specific cognitive strengths and weaknesses that inform educational and therapeutic planning.
Usage
Usage note: Specify edition number to distinguish from earlier versions.
In Context
- "WISC-V results indicate strengths in verbal comprehension with relative weaknesses in processing speed." — psychological evaluation report
- "Cognitive assessment using the WISC-V is recommended to determine eligibility for special education services." — referral documentation