WMS-IV
Also written as: WMS-IV — Wechsler Memory Scale-Fourth Edition
The fourth edition of the Wechsler Memory Scale, a comprehensive battery for assessing memory function.
Full Definition
The Wechsler Memory Scale-Fourth Edition (WMS-IV) is a comprehensive neuropsychological battery designed to assess various aspects of memory functioning in adults aged 16-90 years. The test provides separate index scores for auditory memory, visual memory, visual working memory, immediate memory, and delayed memory. It includes subtests such as Logical Memory, Visual Reproduction, Verbal Paired Associates, and Designs, allowing for detailed analysis of memory strengths and weaknesses across different modalities and temporal gradients.
Usage
Usage note: Always specify index scores and note any significant discrepancies between memory domains.
In Context
- "WMS-IV results indicated a significant discrepancy between immediate and delayed memory performances, suggesting consolidation difficulties." — Neuropsychological report
- "The patient's WMS-IV auditory memory index fell in the severely impaired range, while visual memory remained within normal limits." — Assessment summary