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Freedom From Distractibility Index

Freedom From Distractibility Index

an index historically calculated on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children that measures short-term attention and concentration. In recent years, this index has been renamed the Working Memory Index to be more consistent with contemporary research and the adult versions of the Wechsler scales.

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