General Public Information – Psychometric Testing Service

Sheridan’s Psychology offers standardized psychometric testing as a separate service for individuals. This service may be requested as part of a treatment plan from a health professional or may be required as part of a recruitment process in better understanding the aptitude and fit of an individual/s to an organisation or can be a person wanting to learn more about themselves. If you or a loved one has concerns around memory loss, difficulties in concentration, behavioural or interpersonal problems, then perhaps psychometric testing can help. Testing and assessment can be useful in detecting patterns of thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours as well as cognitive aptitude which can aid diagnosis and treatment. At Sheridan’s Psychology, we offer a comprehensive testing service that includes neuropsychological, intelligence and personality testing. All assessments include detailed reports delivered at a feedback session to help in better understanding the results. Here are some examples:

NEO™ Personality Inventory

This is a detailed assessment of general personality using the NEO Personality Inventory. This is a psychometric test of outstanding quality. It is a concise measure of the five major domains of personality (Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness) and the six facets that define each domain. Taken together, the five domain scales and the 30 facet scales facilitate a comprehensive and detailed assessment of general personality. Its age range includes adolescents as young as 12 years to 99 years. The NEO has been proven for its reliability and validity of Personality Assessment.

The fee is $800 – 2 appointments and a report.

NUCOG, the Neuropsychiatry Unit Cognitive Assessment Tool:

Memory plays a central role in evaluations for suspected dementia and/or a symptom of depression. Memory is not a single function but comprises several different and interrelated processes. Delayed recall also helps in differentiating between normal ageing, dementia and Alzheimer’s or if poor concentration is due to depression and/or stress. NUCOG is a pen-and-paper cognitive psychometric test that combines a thorough coverage of major cognitive domains (attention, memory, language, executive and visuospatial function) with relative brevity and ease of use. When integrated with a clinical assessment, this neuropsychological assessment can greatly assist in the diagnosis and management of cognitive disorders. Neuropsychological testing can differentiate between a one off problem, eg, forgot where we parked the car or a more serious underlying neuropsychological issue, eg, forgot we even had a car.

The fee is $600 – 2 appointments and a comprehensive report.

Wechsler Memory Scale

The WMS IV is designed to assess various memory and working memory abilities in individuals ages 16- 90. The WMS IV provides a detailed assessment of clinically-relevant aspects of memory functioning commonly reported in individuals with suspected memory deficits or diagnosed with a wide range of neurological, psychiatric, and developmental disorders. It is designed to provide relevant information for general clinical and neuropsychological evaluation, as well as for rehabilitation evaluations. The subtests and indexes are intended to provide information relevant to clinical diagnosis. WMS-IV contains seven subtests which assess auditory memory, visual memory, visual working memory, immediate memory, and delayed memory. Administration time for the assessment is approximately 45 minutes.

The fee is $1,300 – 2 appointments and a comprehensive report.