Performance on this subtest is dependent upon the lifelong application of contextual inference.
A) Block Design
B) Information
C) Digit Symbol
D) Vocabulary

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Vocabulary subtests in assessments like the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) or the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) require individuals to define words. Performance on these tests relies heavily on one's accumulated knowledge and exposure to language over their lifetime, which involves making contextual inferences about word meanings. This contrasts with tests like Block Design, Information, or Digit Symbol, which assess different cognitive abilities such as visual-spatial processing, general knowledge, and processing speed, respectively.

Performance on This Subtest Is Dependent Upon the Lifelong Application