Assessments Flashcards
PAI- what do the treatment scales measure and what are they (5)
they measure what factors may complecate treatment.
5 factors
AGG; aggfression scale (anger and hostility)
SUI: suicidal ideation
STR: recent stressors
NON: non support scale, lack of percieved social support
RXR: treatment rejection, lack of motivation to change
what are the clinical scales of PAI (11 scales)
what do they measure? psychiatric diagnostic categories
– SOM: Preoccupation with health complaints typically associatedwith somatization of conversion disorders
– ANX: symptoms and signs of anxiety
– ARD: symptoms and behaviours or specific anxiety disorders
– DEP: symptoms and phenomena of depressive disorders
– MAN: mania and hypomania
– PAR: paranoid disorders and personality
– SCZ: symptoms of schizophrenic disorders– BOR: features of borderline personality disorder, includingunstable relationships, affective instability and lability, andimpulsivity
– ANT: illegal acts, authority problems, lack of empathy andexcitement seeking
– ALC and DRG: problematic consequences of alcohol or drug useand features of substance dependence
What invalidates PAI?
18 or more items left unanswered (which equals more than 5%)
scores on a scale or subscale should not be interpreted if more than 20% or the items on that scale were left unanswered.
What are the steps with interpreting the PAI
- look at the validity scales
- compare scores against community norms.
(if in clinical range then use clinical norms)
a score of 70t is roughly 96th percentile (unusual in general population – clinical) - interpret the individual scales and their component parts (examine them)
DASS
stress scale represents:
Difficulty in being able towind down, nervousarousal, easilyupset/agitated,irritable/over–reactive,impatient. GAD
DASS
Anxiety scale represents:
Autonomic arousal,muscular effects,situational anxiety,subjective experience ofanxiety. Panic, phobias,social anxiety
HOW MANY ITEMS ON PAI
344 items, which form 22 non–overlapping scales
Respondents are asked to rate their responses on a 4–point graduatedscale (false, somewhat true, mainly true, very true)
What’s the PAI
Multi–scale self–report test of personality Age: 18 years and older
Fourth grade reading is required
Scoring of the PAI:
scores? mean and SD?
age?
Scores: T scores (M – 50 / SD – 10
Age: 18 with minimum 4th year reading
wHAT’S THE PURPOSE OF USING THE PAI
To provide information relevant to: – Clinical diagnosis
– Treatment planning
– Screening for psychopathology
PAI interpersonal scales (2)
Dominance (DOM): Assesses the extent to which a person iscontrolling and independent in personal relationships. This scalereflects a bipolar dimension, with a dominant style at the high end anda submissive style at the low end.*
Warmth (WRM): Assesses the extent to which a person is interested insupportive and empathic personal relationships. This scale reflects abipolar dimension, with a warm, outgoing style at the high end and acold, rejecting style at the low end.
PAI
administation and feedback
administration: in person either individual setting or group setting
feedback: begin with positive aspects (such as personal strengths) or things client is already aware of.
DASS
Purpose:
Scoring?
Depression, anxiety stress scale.
long version: 42 (14 questions per domain
short version 21 (7 questions per domain)
Items are scored between 0 – 3
not a diagnostic measure.
can give clinician important feedback and can assist with monitoring progress
What does the PAI skyline represent and how do you interpret it
the skyline provides a reference point for scores that are in the clinical setting.
The top of the skyline is 2 SD above the mean of the CLINICAL setting.
K10 / Kessler–10
what is it used for?
Brief measure of psychological distress used to screen formental disorders in primary care settings
GPs include K10 scores in referrals to psychologists as part of aMental Health Care Plan
DASS
depression scale represents?
Dysphoria, hopelessness, devaluation of life, self–deprecation, lack of involvement,anhedonia and inertia. (Assess for depression)
PAI VALIDITY SCALES?
what do they measure
– ICN: consistency of the respondent’s answers throughout theinventory – - – INF: careless or random responding
– NIM: presentation of exaggerated negative experiences
– PIM: presentation of a very favourable impression
They measure the persons approach to the test, faking good or bad, Malingering
– Defensiveness
– Under reporting substance abuse
You have a 16 and 10-month-old kid and you think he has an intellectual delay. What test would you use?
WISC-V
what disorders are screened for in K10?
(9)
Depression Dysthymia
Bipolar disorder
Panic disorder
Social phobia
Agoraphobia
GAD
Substance use disorder
OCD
PTSD
K10 Questionnaire layout?
Scoring?
10 questions with a 5– point response scale.
minimum score 10 / maximum score 50
Normal: 10–19
Mild disorder: 20–24
moderate disorder: 25–29
severe disorder: 30–50
18+ years
What are the mean and SD of WISC-V
Mean: 100 SD 15
How many core subscales in the WISC-V are used to calculate FSIQ?
7
How many core subscales in the WISC-V
10
how many index scales in WISC and what are they?
5
VCI; verbal comprehension index
VSI: visual spacial index (measures non verbal reasoning and concept formulation
FRI: fluid reasoning (ability to solve novel problems)
WMI: working memory index
PSI: processing speed index