Blue Mountain Associates provides psychological testing services through Licensed Psychological Associate, Steve Eder. The purpose of psychological testing can be three fold. First, by measuring behaviors, cognitions, emotions, knowledge and/or perceptions, psychological testing can help identify and/or diagnose an individual’s difficulties in relating to situations and/ or people. Second, psychological testing, can help identify and open the door for designing educational and/or therapeutic interventions. Third, psychological testing can help measure an individual’s growth and/or changes over time.
The following is not an exhaustive testing list but, is designed to provide the reader with examples of the testing available.
Intellectual Testing measures a person’s reasoning, memory, expression, organizational and planning abilities. The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children is such an example.
Behavioral Testing measures a person’s behavioral expressions. The Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorders Student Rating Scale is an example and attempts to measure a child’s attention, impulsiveness and hyperactive behavior.
Perceptual Testing measures a person’s receptive ability to visualize or hear and process information. The Motor Free Visual Perception Test is an example and attempts to measure a child’s ability to visualize, differentiate, remember and close symbols.
Academic Testing measures a person’s acquired knowledge. The Wide Range Achievement test is such an example and it measures a person’s math, reading and writing ability. Frequently, academic tests are used in conjunction with intellectual tests to help identify people with learning disabilities.
Personality Testing measures a person’s behavior in relation to personality structures and features. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory is such a test.
Appointments can be scheduled by calling Blue Mountain Associates at 541-962-0162.