David is taking the Working Memory Index (WMI) portion of the WISC-IV. Which of the following is an example of a task on the WMI?
A) David is shown a design and he must recreate it using blocks that have the same colors.
B) David is shown a code that converts numbers into symbols and is asked to transcribe the lists of numbers into code.
C) David is read a list of numbers and he is asked to repeat them as heard or in reverse order.
D) David is asked a series of words and he needs to give their definition.

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The task described in option C involves using working memory to temporarily store and manipulate information (the list of numbers), which is a key aspect of the WMI. Option A involves visual-spatial processing, option B involves processing speed and attention, and option D involves verbal comprehension, none of which are direct measures of working memory as assessed by the WMI.

David Is Taking the Working Memory Index (WMI) Portion of the WISC-IV