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Examiners' errors on the Wechsler Memory Scale-Revised.

K Sullivan1

  • 1School of Psychology and Counselling, Queensland University of Technology, Australia. ka.sullivan@qut.edu.au

Psychological Reports
|October 12, 2000
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Trainee psychologists made scoring errors on the Wechsler Memory Scale-Revised (WMS-R), including mathematical, transcription, and judgment mistakes. These errors may impact ability classification, highlighting the need for accurate WMS-R scoring training.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Neuropsychological Assessment
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Accurate scoring of psychological assessments is crucial for reliable diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Previous research has identified scoring errors in trainee psychologists on intelligence tests like the WAIS-R.
  • The Wechsler Memory Scale-Revised (WMS-R) is a widely used tool for assessing memory functioning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the types of scoring errors made by trainee psychologists on the WMS-R.
  • To determine the extent to which these scoring errors affect the WMS-R's index scores.
  • To compare WMS-R scoring errors to those found in previous studies on intelligence tests.

Main Methods:

  • Trainee psychologists completed competency-based training exercises for the WMS-R.

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  • A gold standard WMS-R protocol was established by three experienced psychologists.
  • Trainees' scored protocols were analyzed for mathematical, transcription, and judgment errors.

    • Main Results:

    • Scoring errors by trainees encompassed mathematical, transcription, and judgment inaccuracies.
    • Findings align with prior research on scoring errors in trainees for Wechsler intelligence tests.
    • Preliminary evidence suggests WMS-R scoring errors can alter ability classification.

    Conclusions:

    • Trainee psychologists commit various scoring errors on the WMS-R.
    • These errors have the potential to misrepresent a client's cognitive abilities.
    • Enhanced training and supervision are recommended to improve WMS-R scoring accuracy among trainees.