WESCHLER MEMORY SCALE FORM-I
REPORT
Introduction
The Weschler Memory Scale (WMS) is a neuropsychological test developed by David Wechsler
to assess various memory functions in individuals. It was created for clinical use as a quick and
easy memory test. This version includes seven subtests. The first is personal and current
information ("How old are you?"), second is the immediate orientation ("What year is it?"), third
is mental control, fourth is logical memory (similar to Stanford Binet memory selection), the
fifth is memory span, sixth is visual reproduction (images adapted from the Army Performance
Test), and seventh is associate learning (originally used in the Korsakoff psychosis test). It can
be administered to adults between the age ranges of 20 to 64. I administered this test on a 37-
year-old female.
Participant Details
Name: XYZ
Age: 37 years
Sex: Female
Academic Qualification: Graduate
Occupation: Home-maker
Place of Residence: Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Response Sheet
Scores
The scores have been presented below in Table 1.
Table 1
Scoring Table
Subtest Score Obtained
I. Personal and current information 4/6
II. Orientation 5/5
III. Mental control
1. Count backward from 20 to 1 2/3
2. Alphabet 3/3
3. Counting by 3’s 2/3
Total- 7/9
IV.
IV. [A] 19/23
IV. [B] 15/23
Average Score- 17/23
V.
V. [A] Digits Forward 8/8
V. [B] Digits Backward 7/7
VI. Visual Reproduction
A 3/3
B 4/5
C-1 3/3
C-2 3/3
VII. Associate Learning 19/21
Total Raw Score 80
Score Correction for Age (Participant age is 37 years): 38
Correct Score: 80 + 38 = 118
Memory Quotient (M.Q.): 143
Interpretation
The participant, aged 37 years old, was administered the Weschler Memory Scale Form-I in a
quiet and calm environment. All instructions were explained clearly and repeated until the
participant understood them thoroughly. The participant took the test with sincerity and in a calm
state of mind. The total raw score of the participant was 80. The score correction for age was 38,
and the correct score, upon adding 80 and 38, was 118. As referred to in the table of Memory
Quotient Equivalents, the participant’s memory quotient was found to be 143. Since the
participant has scored above 120, she falls in the category of superior level of memory
functioning. Thus the participant has a superior or excellent level of memory power and
retention. It is easier for her to store larger quantities of information and retrieve them more
quickly and accurately, than most other people. Another additional point of observation was that
while the participant had appropriate immediate orientation and strong memory power, her
general knowledge in current affairs was comparatively a bit lesser.
References
Wechsler Memory Scale (Form I &II) ; Wechsler, D.; 1973 on. (n.d.). eHive.
https://ehive.com/collections/5889/objects/533477/wechsler-memory-scale-form-i-ii
Wikipedia contributors. (2021, December 11). Wechsler Memory Scale. Wikipedia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wechsler_Memory_Scale
