A unique
skill of a Licensed Psychologist is their extensive
education and training in human measurement. During the
course of my university studies I was required to take
many courses in statistics, human factors, individual
differences, and research methodology. My doctoral
dissertation involved understanding how a sample of high
school students (total number = 427) were "buffered" by
social support in the wake of their parents being
affected by the closing of a major company plant in a
small town in Indiana.
Psychological testing
available through my office can be grouped under the
following categories.
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Cognitive |
Personality |
Stress |
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Intelligence |
MMPI (General Traits) |
Coping Styles |
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Memory |
California Personality Inv. |
Health Beliefs |
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Executive Function |
Rorschach Inkblots |
Social Environment |
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Dementia |
Draw A Person |
Communication |
| Forensic |
Kinetic
Family |
Family
Resources |
| Attention
Deficit |
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While the most important
assessment tool I have is myself the use of the above
instruments enable me to gain a reference of how you
compare to others on the various measures of
intelligence and personality. Gauging the treatment
effects in counseling by having you complete testing
early in the process and then repeat at a later time is
helpful.
Insurance carriers are likely
to have restrictions governing the use of psychological
testing. To read Dr. Carr's position statement on this
please click here.
With the rise in awareness of
Attention Deficit Disorder it is important that
individuals seeking this evaluation from Dr. Carr be aware
of the commitment required. To review his policy on ADHD
evaluation you can review the protocol by
clicking here
(requires Adobe Reader).
Areas of Expertise
Attention Deficit Disorder
Adult Cognitive Evaluation (e.g., Dementia,
Altzheimer's)
Executive Functioning Evaluation
Evaluation of Intellectual Functioning (e.g., IQ
Testing)
Law Enforcement Candidate Evaluation
Pre-Operative Psychological Evaluations for:
*Gastric Bypass
*Spinal Surgery
*Kidney Transplant
Adjustment to Personal Injury
Evaluation of Malingering
Case Consultation to Attorneys
Insurance will often cover
the cost of formal psychological testing as long as
their use is pre-authorized and meets the standard of
medical need.
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