Week 12: Brief Instruments Flashcards
What are some of the reasons that brief instruments are used?
To demonstrate that treatments are working and when a different treatment approach is required
Demonstrate the financial efficacy of a treatment
What percentage of professional psychologists have reported using outcomes measures with clients
37%
How long should brief instruments take to administer?
Less than 15 minutes
What have brief instruments been able to do in order to enhance treatment success?
They are able to identify which clients are at risk of not responding to treatment
What is a major challenge for psychologists?
Demonstrating the financial efficacy of their services
Before selecting a brief instrument, what should be considered?
Who will administer and interpret the test results
What are some of the issues around self-reports?
Over or under-reporting
Client bias
What is a well known brief instrument for measuring depressive symptoms?
Beck Depressive Inventory - II
What is a well known brief instrument for anxiety?
State Trait Anxiety Inventory
What brief instruments are useful for quickly assessing client’s symptoms?
Symptom Checklist-90-R
Brief Symptom Inventory
What does a score below 4 indicate on the Beck Depression Inventory - II?
That the client is in denial or faking good
What scores on the Beck Depression Inventory indicate severe depression?
Over 26 - 63
What scores on the Beck Depression Inventory indicate mild depression?
14 - 19
How long does the Beck Depression Inventory take to complete?
5 - 10 minutes
What is the test-restest reliability for state versus trait anxiety?
It is higher for trait anxiety than state anxiety
