Final answer:
The WAIS-IV includes six verbal subtests which contribute to the Verbal Comprehension and Working Memory Indices, not seven as mentioned in the question. These are Similarities, Vocabulary, Information, Comprehension, Arithmetic, and Digit Span.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student has asked about the seven verbal subtypes of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) and their number within test administration. The WAIS consists of a variety of subtests designed to assess different aspects of intelligence, including verbal and nonverbal skills.
The verbal subtests specifically measure verbal comprehension and expression. However, it is important to note that the phrasing of the question seems to reference the WAIS, but the number of verbal subtests in the most current edition of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, which is the WAIS-IV, does not match this query, as there are only six verbal subtests:
Arithmetic
Digit Span
Each of these subtests is administered at various points throughout the WAIS-IV test, contributing to the Verbal Comprehension Index and the Working Memory Index.
These subtests, along with others, combine to give an overall assessment of an individual's intelligence, and provide insights into specific cognitive abilities.
As the student mentioned the number seven, they may be recalling information from an older version of the Wechsler scales or may be confusing the number of subtests with another intelligence assessment tool. It's crucial for students to refer to the specific administration manual for the version of the WAIS they are using to get accurate information about the subtests.