Human Performance Measurement
Surrey is recognised globally as a centre of excellence in the psychometrics of psychological performance, cognitive function and memory. We have developed a battery of sensitive, valid and reliable tests used as international benchmarks for testing, particularly in Central Nervous System (CNS) drug development. Psychometrics specially developed and validated for use in CNS drug development programmes include:
Objective Tests
- Critical Flicker Fusion
- Choice Reaction Time
- Short Term Memory Scanning
- Immediate and Delayed Word Recall
- Rapid Visual Information Processing
- Sustained Attention to Response
- Digit Symbol Substitution
- Stroop Task
Skills
- On-the-road car driving
- Driving Simulator
Subjective Rating Scales
- Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire
- Linear Analogue Rating Scales
- Milford-Epworth Sleepiness Scale
- Quality of Life Inventory (Insomniacs)
Physiological
- 24-Hour continuous EEG
- Actigraphy
- Postural stability
Clinical
- Syndrom Kurtz Test
- Activities of daily living
