Neuropsychology studies the relationship between the brain and behavior. In the neuropsychology laboratory, various psychological measurement and evaluation methods related to brain functions and psychological states are used.
Psychological tests are used to get to know the individual, to obtain concrete information about his/her abilities and performance, and to plan studies in those areas by determining the areas where he/she needs improvement in the light of this information. Psychological tests minimize the margin of error in vocational orientation, job placement, education and training or in determining the most appropriate treatment methods by determining the current condition of the person.
The ability of tests to give meaningful and accurate results depends on the standardization of the test, the determination of norms, validity and reliability studies. Another important issue is that they should be administered by psychologists who have undergone test training and gained experience. It is important to evaluate the test data correctly, to be able to make meaningful interpretations from the results and to be able to make recommendations. A well-trained test specialist can evaluate the technical qualities of the tests and use the test(s) that are most appropriate for the purpose and the individual and whose psychometric qualities have reached the highest level. In the neuropsychology laboratory, for this purpose, the literature is followed and information is constantly updated.
Psychological tests can be divided into two general groups: objective (psychometric) and subjective (projective).
Psychological tests can be divided into two general groups: objective (psychometric) and subjective (projective).
In terms of their content, tests can be categorized under 3 headings. 1) General Intelligence, 2) Aptitude-skills, 3) Personality tests
Psychological tests can vary in the way they are administered. There are paper-and-pencil tests, face-to-face tests with the practitioner and nowadays computerized tests.
COMPUTERIZED CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Vienna Test System:
The Schuhfried Diagnostic Scales in the Vienna Test System are computerized. This includes Cognitive Tests that measure abilities such as perception, understanding, comprehension, judgment, intelligence, memory and attention.
What is the COGBAT test
COGBAT (Cognitive Basic Assessment) is a part of the Vienna Test System. The COGBAT test set is a computerized test battery used to determine the cognitive status of individuals with neurological and/or mental disorders.
The COGBAT test set provides assessment of the following three cognitive dimensions.
- Attention
- Memory
- Executive Functions
COGBAT (Cognitive Basic Assessment): The cognitive test battery includes the following subtests.
- TMT - L BTA - Information processing speed
- WAF intrinsic - Alertness
- WAF cross-modal - Divided attention
- FGT RLVA - Figural long-term memory
- FGT RKVA - Figural short-term memory
- FGT LS - Total learning, formal (Learning total)
- FGT RW - Recognition, formal (Correct recognition)
- TMT-L BTB - Cognitive flexibility
- NBV - Verbal working memory
- TOL-F - Planning ability
- INHIB - Response Inhibition
The COGNIPLUS cognitive rehabilitation system, which includes the training module corresponding to each dimension measured in the COGBAT test set, is used for cognitive rehabilitation of difficulties detected as a result of test administration.
COGNIPLUS Rehabilitation System is a computerized training battery used for the training of cognitive functions. It includes training modules for attention functions, executive functions, memory, spatial processing and visual motor functions.
Before starting the training, a careful assessment allows us to identify strengths and areas in need of improvement. Correctly identifying areas in need of training makes training effective and efficient. Progress in training is also assessed not based on subjective observations, but by using the parallel forms of the initial tests in COGBAT.
ALERT: Attention/Awareness
CODING Working Memory-Spatial coding
DATEUP: Working Memory-Update operation
DIVID: Attention/ Divided attention
FOCUS: Attention / Focus
HIBIT-R Executive Functions/Response inhibition
NAMES Long Term Memory
NBACK Working Memory-Tracking skill
PLAND Executive Functions/Planning and Action Skills
ROTATE Spatial Processing
SELECT: Attention/ Selective Attention
SPACE Attention/ Visual-Spatial attentiveness
SPEED Information Processing Speed
VIG Attention / Vigilance Sustained Attention
VISMO: Visual Motor Coordination
VISP: Working Memory-Recall
In which centers can this test be applied?
Although there are other institutions in our country that use the Vienna Test system mostly for psychotechnical evaluations or clinical purposes, the COGBAT test set is the most up-to-date version of this system and I can say that we are the first institution to use it. What is important is not the scores obtained by measuring any test, but the clinical evaluation of the needs of the person by a team of experts from neurology/psychiatry/psychology disciplines within a multidisciplinary approach. This approach is applied in our hospital and outpatient clinics.
- SPM - Raven's Standard Progressive Matrices (Logical Reasoning Test)
- CPM - Raven's Colored Progressive Matrices (Logical Reasoning Test)
- COG - Cognitrone (Attention & Concentration Test)
- DAUF - Sustained Attention Test
- NVLT - Non-Verbal Learning Test
T.O.V.A. (Test Of Variables of Attention Continuous Performance Test):
A computerized continuous performance test that measures attention and impulsivity. It is not affected by language. It has two 10.3 minute sections, total 21.6 minutes. It has a normative database for ages 4-80.
Areas of use
- -In the assessment of attention
- -Measurement of response after a test dose of medication
- - Measuring the response to different doses of drugs and finding the optimum dose
- -Measuring response to treatment in the long term
- -As part of a cognitive check-up
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE TESTS
WECHSLER INTELLIGENCE TEST FOR CHILDREN (WISC-R)
WESCHLER INTELLIGENCE TEST FOR ADULTS (WAIS)
CAS TEST (Cognitive Assessment System)
PORTEUS LABYRINTHS TEST
PEABODY PICTURE VOCABULARY TEST
ALEXANDER PRACTICAL APTITUDE TEST
CATTEL INTELLIGENCE TEST
CHAPIUS LABYRINTHS TEST
STANFORD-BINET INTELLIGENCE TEST
GOODENOUGH INTELLIGENCE TEST
PERSONALITY TESTS
MMPI (MINNESOTA MULTIPHASIC PERSONALITY INVENTORY)
RORSCHACH (Inkblot Test)
TAT (Thematic Perception Test)
CAT (Thematic Perception Test for Children)
LOUISA DUSS (Psychoanalytic Story Test)
BEIER SENTENCE COMPLETION TEST
GOODENOUGH HARRIS DRAW A HUMAN TEST
PSYCHOMETRIC and CLINICAL TESTS
BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT SCALE FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AGED 4-18
FAMILY ASSESSMENT SCALE
AGTE (ANKARA DEVELOPMENT SCREENING INVENTORY)
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS TEST
ANXIETY SENSITIVITY SCALE
SEPARATION ANXIETY SYMPTOM INVENTORY
ADDICTION VIOLENCE IDENTIFICATION SCALE (ASI)
BAR-ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE TEST
BARRAT IMPULSIVITY SCALE
BECK ANXIETY SCALE
BECK COGNITIVE INSIGHT SCALE
BECK DEPRESSION INVENTORY
BECK SUICIDAL IDEATION SCALE
BECK HOPELESSNESS SCALE
BODY IMAGE SCALES
BENTON FACE RECOGNITION TEST
BENTON VISUAL MEMORY TEST
BENDER-GESTALT TEST
COGNITIVE EMOTION REGULATION SCALE - CERQ
BURDON ATTENTION TEST (10-20 YEARS)
CAPS - CLINICIAN-ADMINISTERED PTSD SCALE
C. MC HOWER
SEXUAL LIFE ASSESSMENT SCALES (MALE-FEMALE)
CONNERS FORMS
COPE - COPING ATTITUDES ASSESSMENT SCALE
SOCIAL ANXIETY SCALE FOR CHILDREN
CHILDHOOD DEPRESSION SCALE
CHILDHOOD TRAUMA SCALE
MULTIDIMENSIONAL JEALOUSY SCALE
MULTIDIMENSIONAL PERFECTIONISM SCALE
MULTIDIMENSIONAL ANGER SCALE
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE INVENTORY
MODIFIED EARLY CHILDHOOD AUTISM SCREENING SCALE
DENVER DEVELOPMENT TEST
THE SCALE OF SOCIOPATHIC EXPERIENCES (DES)
DSM-IV BASED ADULT DEB-DEHB DIAGNOSIS AND EVALUATION INVENTORY
EMOTION EXPRESSION LEVEL SCALE
EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION SCALE
EMOTION DYSREGULATION SCALE (COURSE)
MOOD DISORDERS SCALE
EXPRESSION OF EMOTIONS SCALE
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ASSESSMENT SCALE
THOUGHT CONTROL QUESTIONNAIRE
PARENT SCREEN (SHORT FORM)
EDINBURGH HAND PREFERENCE INVENTORY
MINI MENTAL TEST FOR THE UNEDUCATED
EMPATHY SCALE (BARON AND COHEN, CAMBRIDGE BEHAVIOR SCALE)
EMPATHIC TENDENCY SCALE
ADULT ATTACHMENT STYLE SCALE
FAGERSTRÖM NICOTINE ADDICTION TEST
SCALE OF DYSFUNCTIONAL ATTITUDES - FOTÖ (DAS)
FRONTAL BEHAVIOR INVENTORY (FBI)
FROSTIG VISUAL PERCEPTION TEST
GERIATRIC DEPRESSION SCALE
GESSEL DEVELOPMENTAL FIGURES TEST
GÜLHANE APHASIA TEST
HAMILTON DEPRESSION SCALE
INSIGHT ASSESSMENT SCALE
RELATIONSHIP STATUS ASSESSMENT SCALES
INTERNET ADDICTION SCALE
IRDA
MARKING TEST
KENT E.G.Y.
BRIEF COGNITIVE EXAMINATION SCALE - KKM
BRIEF MENTAL STATUS EXAMINATION-STMS
BRIEF PSYCHIATRIC RATING SCALE - BPRS
SPEECH PROFILE (INTENSITY, FLUENCY TESTS AND SAMPLE COLLECTION)
QUDER INTEREST TEST CHILD-ADOLESCENT
QUDER INTEREST TEST - ADULT
LD BATTERY (LEARNING DYSSORDERS- DYSLEXIA BATTERY)
LIEBOWITZ SOCIAL PHOBIA SYMPTOMS SCALE
MATERNAL ATTACHMENT SCALE
METACOGNITION SCALE - MCQ
MICHIGAN ALCOHOLISM SCREENING TEST (MAST-MICHIGAN ALCOHOLISM SCREENING TEST)
TEMPERAMENT CHARACTER INVENTORY - TCI
MMSE (MINI MENTAL TEST)
NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY INVENTORY
NEGATIVE THOUGHT REPETITION BELIEFS SCALE (NBRS)
NKÖ (NEGATIVE COGNITION SCALE)
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT STANDARD BATTERY
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION - WEIGHTED MEMORY
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT - WEIGHTED LANGUAGE
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION - WEIGHTED EXECUTIVE FUNCTION
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION - PREDOMINANTLY VISUAL - SPATIAL FUNCTION
OKHT- SCHOOL READINESS TEST
AUTISM SPECTRUM SURVEY
AUTISM SCREENING SCALE
PANAS (POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE MOOD SCALE)
PANIC AGORAPHOBIA SCALE
PARI - FAMILY LIFE AND CHILD REARING ATTITUDE SCALE
PBQ-S PERSONALITY BELIEF SCALE SHORT FORM
PEABODY RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE TEST (4-12 YEARS)
PENN ALCOHOL CRAVING SCALE
BATTERY - PURPOSE IN LIFE TEST
POSITIVE THOUGHT REPETITION BELIEFS SCALE (PBRS)
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SYNDROME SCALE - PANSS
PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE SCALE
ROMANTIC JEALOUSY SCALE
RUMINATIVE THINKING STYLE SCALE
SCID-II (DSM-III-R STRUCTURED CLINICAL INTERVIEW)
SCL-90 R
EXAM ATTITUDE INVENTORY
SOMATIZATION SCALE
SOMATOFORM DISSOCIATION SCALE (SDQ)
SOCIAL FUNCTIONING SCALE
SOCIAL PROBLEM SOLVING INVENTORY - SHORT FORM (SPÇE-KF)
VERBAL MEMORY TEST
STRESS RESILIENCE SCALE
STROOP TEST
TCI SCALE
TREATMENT MOTIVATION QUESTIONNAIRE (TMA)
TORONTO ALEXITHYMIA SCALE - TAS 20
POSTTRAUMATIC COGNITIONS INVENTORY
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DIAGNOSTIC SCALE (TSSTÖ)
INSOMNIA SEVERITY SCALE
WAIS MEMORY TEST
WIESBADEN POSITIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY AND FAMILY THERAPY INVENTORY (NP.FR.896)
WISCONSIN CARD MATCHING TEST (WCST)
YALE BROWN
MOURNING SCALE
PURPOSE IN LIFE TEST - BATTERY
EATING ATTITUDE TEST
YIYE II (EXPERIENCES IN CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS INVENTORY)
YIYE II- MIDDLE CHILDHOOD MOTHER FORM
YOUNG MANIA RATING SCALE
YOUNG SCHEMA SCALE SHORT FORM 3