Asked by Haroon Sajid on Sep 28, 2024
Which of the following is NOT true about the BDI-II?
A) Due to its ease of administration, it can be useful to measure progress in therapy.
B) Specific questions seem to be an indication of hopelessness and suicidal ideation.
C) Evidence of reliability is meager.
D) Content and criterion validity were improved for the test by following the DSM-IV criterion of depression.
BDI-II
Beck Depression Inventory-II, a widely used instrument for detecting depression.
Suicidal Ideation
The occurrence of thoughts or contemplations about self-harm or ending one's life.
DSM-IV
The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as a guide to diagnosing mental disorders.
- Discern the favorable and unfavorable aspects of primary psychological assessment instruments.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the favorable and unfavorable aspects of primary psychological assessment instruments.