The Structured Clinical Interview for the DSM

Question 1

The four main components of the SCID

Answer 1

• Overview Module
• Screener Module
• Nine Main Modules
• Summary Score Sheet

Question 2

The Overview Module

Answer 2

• Open-ended interview to gather information about the client

Question 3

The Screener Module

Answer 3

• Pinpoints the main modules that are relevant to the client

Question 4

The Nine Main Modules

Answer 4

• Questions relating to DSM criteria

Question 5

The Summary Score Sheet

Answer 5

• At a glance, the clinician can see all past and present diagnosed disorders, and those that are at sub-threshold levels

Question 6

Advantages of using the SCID

Answer 6

• Improves reliability of assessment and diagnosis
• A similar criteria is applied to both research and practice

Question 7

Disadvantages of using the SCID

Answer 7

• Long time to administer for new clinical psychologists
• Can be difficult to train, and the process of learning can be uncomfortable
• Can result in over-diagnosis when administered poorly