Symbol Search Subtest (WAIS-IV)

**Semantic type:** Intellectual Product

**Definition:** A subtest of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, 4th Edition that measures processing speed, short-term visual memory, visual-motor coordination, cognitive flexibility, visual discrimination, psychomotor speed, and speed of mental operation. The subject scans a search group and indicates whether one of the symbols in the target group matches.

**Synonyms:** - Symbol Search - WAIS-IV Symbol Search