Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The WAIS is an IQ test designed to measure intelligence and cognitive ability in adults and older adolescents.
Related terms
Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI): A part of WAIS that measures verbal concept formation and verbal reasoning through tasks such as vocabulary development, comprehension etc.
Perceptual Reasoning Index (PRI): Another component of WAIS that assesses non-verbal reasoning skills through tasks involving puzzles or block designs.
Working Memory Index (WMI): A segment within WAIS that evaluates working memory capacity using tasks requiring mental manipulation.
"Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)" also found in: