The Revised Bdi Test Review.Doc

The DAS is a 40-item assessment that measures cognitive distortion. The items of the DAS represent seven value systems: approval, love, achievement, perfectionism, entitlement, omnipotence, and autonomy. The DAS is a Likert-type scale, from one to seven, with one representing “totally agree” and seven representing “totally disagree.” The DAS has a mean score of 113. Scores range from 40 to 280, with lower scores equaling fewer cognitive distortions. Kimberly’s raw score on this assessment was 177. Kimberly was given this assessment to determine her ability to fit into the position

• Scoring: The inventory uses a 5-point scale of distress (0–4), ranging from “not at all” (0) to “extremely” (4). The DIE yields raw scores and T scores for the Total Score and Primary Dimension scores. Results are hand scored. T scores above 65 on the Total Score and the Primary Dimensions are considered in the “clinical range.”

This instrument was developed by Aaron T. Beck who is a pioneer cognitive therapist. This instrument is commonly called the BDI and was developed in 1961. It was adapted in 1969 and a copyright was obtained in 1979. In developing the instrument Beck used a series of questions which enabled him to adequately measure the strength severity and complexity of depression. There are two versions of BDI, a long version which has 21 questions mostly used to measure specific symptom common with all patient suffering from depression. The shorter version which is composed of seven questions is meant to be used in a primary healthcare setting, with main purpose to evaluate, and monitor changes in of depression.

The Bem test said that I'm androgynous on Bem's scale and I feel as though this is accurate. I feel this way because although I strongly possess female traits (a couple being that I'm sensitive to the needs of others and that I'm sympathetic), I also strongly possess male ones (such as that I'm willing to take a stand and that I have leadership abilities). I also believe this is the case because some of my friends are similar to myself in the sense that they strongly posses both female and male traits and some strongly possess female traits. I'm also very close to my dad who possesses male traits so both my dad and friends have impacted the traits I have

Depression is pervasive in both mental health and medical settings. In the US, the number of discharges with major depressive disorder as first-listed diagnosis was estimated 395,000 for 2010. The CDC also cites the percentage of persons 12 years of age and older with depression in any 2-week period at an estimated 8% between 2007-2010 (CDC, 2015). The American Psychiatric Associates guidelines on treatment of Major Depressive Disorder recommend the ongoing monitoring of symptoms among patients. Specifically, the APA recommends “systemically assessing symptoms of illness and the effects of treatment”. Consideration is given to matching clinical observations with clinician and/or patient administered rating scale measurements for initial and ongoing evaluation (American Psychiatric Association,

Name: ___________________________________ Date: ______________ ____ 1. Low birth weight is a known risk factor for A) antisocial personality disorder. B) dissociative identity disorder. C) major depressive disorder. D) obsessive-compulsive disorder. E) schizophrenia. 2. A lack of conscience is most characteristic of those who have a(n) ________ disorder. A) dissociative B) antisocial personality C) dysthymic D) generalized anxiety E) obsessive-compulsive 3. A World Health Organization study of 20 countries estimated that ________ had the highest prevalence of mental disorders during the prior year. A) Japan B) Germany C) Mexico D) the United States E) the United Kingdom 4. Schizophrenia is most likely to be

In both Arbisi (2001) and Farmer’s (2001) review of the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) addresses an area of weaknesses was the prior version BDI lacked the diagnostic questions that related to self esteem, energy level, frustration and lack of interest. Both authors agreed that the change was necessary and now aligns with a full assessment of depression signs (Arbisi, 2001), (Farmer, 2001). It appears from the articles that both authors agree on the improvements and easy administration of the assessment.

(Linehan et. al, 1999; Koons et. al, 2001; & Linehan, Dimeff, Reynolds, Comtois, Welch, Heagerty, et al, 2002). Koons et. al(2001), looked at a sample of twenty women veterans who met the criteria for borderline personality disorder. Half of the women received DBT while the other half received treatment as usual (TAU). According to Koons et. al(2001), "Of the 11 variables patients in DBT changed significantly more than did the patients in TAU on 4 variables(suicidal ideation, hopelessness, Beck depression, and anger out). On 4 others only patients in DBT condition changed significantly..(number of parasuicides, number of hospitalizations, anger in, and dissociation"(p.384). In other words those in DBT showed significant more positive change in 8 of the 11 variables than those patients in TAU. Linehan et. al(1999) did a randomized sample of people diagnosed with BPD and SUD. Half of the sample received DBT while the other half received DBT. 64% of those receiving DBT stayed in treatment while only 27% of patients in TAU stayed. Those in DBT also had significant loss in drug abuse than those who received TAU. Those in DBT compared to those in TAU also had greater increases in social adjustment. Linehan et. al, (2002) did a study on a randomized sample of people diagnosed with BPD and SUD who either

The BDI-II is a 21-item self-report instrument measuring the severity of depression (e.g. looking at symptoms of depression) in adults and adolescents (Beck, et al., 1996).

The inventory contains 21 items rated from 0 to 3 by the taker, with a total possible score of 63 points. Beck Inventory Depression (BDI) is recommended as a first-line option psychological test in the assessment of chronic pain patients. Intended as a brief measure of depression, this test is useful as a screen or as one test in a more comprehensive evaluation. However, 11/16/15 psychiatric evaluation report described that the patient had psychological testing done, including BDI and BAI. She was noted to have severe depression and severe anxiety on both inventories respectively. There is no indication to perform repeat inventories or psychological testing. Medical necessity of BDI and BAI has not been substantiated. Recommend

In this next section, the three selected tests will be reviewed for their "appropriateness of test content, skills tested, and content coverage for the intended purpose of testing," (Code, 2004, p. 5, See #2). ASEBA 's behavior checklist and self-reports contains DSM-Oriented, syndrome, competence, and adaptive functioning scales that target specific behavior, thought, emotions, and social interactions, (Lacalle et al, 2012). As a result, this test can provide appropriate behavioral treatment plans. When Lacelle, Ezpeleta, and Doménech evaluated this test,

The Beck Anxiety Inventory is a 21-item scale that measures the severity of self-reported anxiety in adults and adolescents. The inventory was created by Aaron T. Beck and his colleague, Robert A. Steer, at the Center for Cognitive Therapy, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. The most recent edition was published in 1993 by The Psychological Corporation, Harcourt Brace & Company in San Antonio, TX. The first edition was published in 1988. The 1993 edition recommends different scoring guidelines than previous editions. There is only one form and one manual as part of the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). To purchase the BAI in 2010, the manual and 25 scoring sheets

To better understand my own characteristics, I choose to take the MBTI test. MBTI stands for Myers–Briggs Type Indicator, which is a self-report survey that shows participants’ personalities and characteristics (Wikipedia). The result indicates that I belong to the ISFJ category, which means I am an introverted, observant, more feeling and judging, and turbulent person. From my recognition of myself, I think this test result is fair enough. I am detail-oriented, introverted, sensitive but patient, like to make plans in details and conduct them, afraid to become the focus of a bunch of people and public speaking. According to the explanation of those 16 types of personalities, ISJF persons are humble and shy, reluctant to change and tend to overload themselves. Thus I am somewhat sure that it is not a good choice for me to work in a stressful working environment.

The original version of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was published in 1961, which relied on negative cognitive distortions. The original BDI was not meant to be reflective of any specific theory of depression. The Beck Depression Inventory was derived from descriptions of symptoms from depressed psychiatric patients and non-depressed psychiatric patients as well as clinical observations. Beginning in 1971, Beck and associates at the Center for Cognitive Therapy began to modify the original BDI. The final revised BDI was published in 1978. The BDI had a second revision, the most current edition, that was

American Psychiatric Association, (2000). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed., text rev.). Washington, DC: Author.