Psychometric tests


A psychometric test is a standardised assessment used to measure a person’s mental abilities, personality traits, or way of thinking.

For example, a company might ask potential employees to complete a psychometric test to see which department they would be best suited to.

Below are links to psychometric tests and what they are designed to measure.


Psychometric test Purpose
Beck Depression Inventory Depression
Bem Sex-Role Inventory Gender
Locus of Control Scale Locus of Control
Social Readjustment Ratings Scale Stress