Wechsler Memory Scale

There have been a number of versions of the Wechsler Memory Scale.
 * Wechsler Memory Scale
 * Wechsler Memory Scale - Revised
 * Wechsler Memory Scale - 3rd Ed.

The comments here apply to the latest 3rd version.

Developed by David Wechsler the test assesses learning, memory, and working memory and is published by The Psychological Corporation

Description: The test provides subtest and composite scores that assess memory and attention functions using both auditory and visual stimuli. There are now eight Primary Indexes:
 * Auditory Immediate
 * Visual Immediate
 * Immediate Memory
 * Auditory Delayed
 * Visual Delayed
 * Auditory Reception Delayed
 * General Memory
 * Working Memory

When would I use this test?

What does the test measure? The WMS-III provides a comprehensive assessment of memory.

Which population is it intended for? The general adult population of 16-89 year old

Describe norms available: The norms were derived from a stratified sample of 1250 individuals aged 16-89 years drawn from the general population.

Type of test, (e.g., self report, computerised, etc):

Time taken to complete the test: The whole set of tests takes about an hour to administer.

Scoring procedures, (e.g., hand scored, software, etc):

Report formats available?

Validity The test has strong validity. Internal consistency reliability coefficients ranged from .70s to the .90s

Reliability

Reference for the original studies of this instrument:

References of studies that have used this instrument: