On the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V),which intellectual factor emphasizes culture-dependent information?
A) verbal comprehension
B) visual-spatial reasoning
C) fluid reasoning
D) working memory

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Verbal comprehension on the WISC-V emphasizes a child's understanding of language and cultural knowledge. The subtests under this factor assess vocabulary knowledge, comprehension of social norms and expectations, and knowledge of general information. As culture heavily influences language and knowledge, this intellectual factor is considered to be culture-dependent.

On the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V),which Intellectual Factor