Cognitive Screener
Are you questioning your cognitive functioning - your memory, attention, and reasoning? Maybe you feel you are under-functioning or can’t seem to get it together, and want to know if it’s cognitive?
We now offer the Cognitive Screener from Creyos (formerly Cambridge Brain Sciences) that tests 12 areas of functioning including spatial reasoning, working memory and verbal reasoning. Using a game-like format, the screener consolidates hours of testing in a shorter time frame and draws upon a vast database of others with different cognitive issues which makes it amenable to a variety of different levels It is completed online and can be done virtually or in-office.
Upon completion, a report of your results indicates where you stand relative to others in your age group for each task .
Curious as to how it works?
What does it measure?
These are the functions measured by the Cognitive Screener and the everyday activities affected by that brain function:
DEDUCTIVE REASONING Deductive reasoning is the ability to apply rules to information in order to arrive at a logical conclusion. This ability is often used in scenarios such as evaluating a complex argument and deciding if you agree, or solving everyday math problems, such as splitting the bill at a restaurant.
PLANNING Planning is the ability to the ability to sequence behavior in an orderly fashion to reach specific goals. This ability is often used in scenarios such as deciding the order of items to pack in the trunk of a car, or organizing your schedule to effectively balance work, chores, and social life.
VISUOSPATIAL PROCESSING Visuospatial processing is the ability to effectively process and interpret visual information, such as complex visual stimuli and relationships between objects. This ability is often used in scenarios that require precise assessment and reasoning about objects, such as constructing models.
MENTAL ROTATION Mental rotation is the ability to manipulate mental representations of objects in order to make valid conclusions about what objects are and where they belong. This ability is often used in scenarios involving assembly, such as. building a deck, putting or planning a new layout for a room.
WORKING MEMORY Working memory is the ability to temporarily hold information in memory and manipulate or update it based on changing circumstances. This ability is often used in scenarios such as systematically searching for a lost item in your home, and keeping in memory places you've already searched, so that you do not search in that same place again.
EPISODIC MEMORY Episodic memory is the ability to remember and recall specific events, paired with the context in which they occurred. This ability is often used in scenarios such as remembering which cupboard you put your groceries in, learning what each button does in a new app or device, or remembering who you talked to yesterday, and at what time.
SPATIAL SHORT-TERM MEMORY Spatial short-term memory is the ability to temporarily store spatial information in memory. This ability is often used in scenarios such as following a set of dance moves, or giving directions to someone for a route you just took.
VISUOSPATIAL WORKING MEMORY Visuospatial working memory is the ability to temporarily hold information in memory, and manipulate it based on changing circumstances or demands. This task involves reproducing a set of relationships between objects in space., This ability is often used in scenarios such as planning your day and the errands you need to run, then carrying out those errands in the correct order by memory.
ATTENTION Attention is the ability to focus on relevant details or differences, This ability is often used in scenarios such as staying focused on a task when it counts (like driving), identifying similarities and differences when comparing two things, or noticing small interpersonal details, like a partner's haircut.
RESPONSE INHIBITION Response Inhibition ls the ability to concentrate on relevant information in order to make a correct response despite interference. This ability is often used in scenarios such as keeping your eyes on the road when driving despite passing distracting signs or people, or inhibiting your emotional gut reaction to a social media post to formulate a more rational answer.
VERBAL SHORT-TERM MEMORY Verbal short-term memory is the ability to hold information in mind and verbally rehearse it for as long as necessary. This ability is often used in scenarios such as understanding long sentences by remembering the beginning of the sentence by the time you get to the end, or writing down a phone number or entering in credit card information from memory.
VERBAL REASONING Verbal reasoning is the ability to quickly understand and make valid conclusions about concepts expressed in words. This ability is often used in scenarios such as understanding complex every speech - e.g., "I didn't know that he wasn't going to show up.", or giving clear verbal or written instructions to people who report to you at work.
Payment
Dr Engen does not take insurance for evaluations, only self-pay. The fee for the Cognitive Screener is $450.
For Employers/Professional Practice
Want to screen potential employees, existing staff, or clients to ascertain their strengths and weaknesses or to understand any performance issues? The Cognitive Screener can provide you with more information to better support your employees needs or understand potential concerns for clients. If so, please contact us directly here with more information.
