On the WAIS, the _____ score represents subtest scores on verbal tasks, such as vocabulary, comprehension, and general knowledge; the _____ score represents subtest scores on nonverbal tasks, such as identifying missing parts in incomplete pictures, arranging pictures to tell a story, or arranging blocks to match a pattern.
A) performance; verbal
B) spatial; linguistic
C) verbal; performance
D) linguistic; spatial

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The WAIS uses the terms "verbal" and "performance" to refer to different types of subtests. Verbal subtests assess language-based abilities such as vocabulary and reading comprehension, while performance subtests assess nonverbal abilities such as spatial reasoning and perceptual organization. Therefore, C is the correct answer as it accurately describes the verbal and performance subtests on the WAIS-IV.

On the WAIS, the _____ Score Represents Subtest Scores on Verbal