Understanding psychological testing and assessment A psychological assessment can include numerous components such as norm-referenced psychological tests, informal tests and surveys, interview information, school or medical records, medical evaluation, and observational data A psychologist determines what information to use based on the specific questions being asked
APA Guidelines for Psychological Assessment and Evaluation The purpose of the American Psychological Association (APA) Guidelines for Psychological Assessment and Evaluation (PAE) is to assist and inform psychologists of best practice when psychological instruments, including psychometric tests and collateral information, are used within the practice of psychological assessment and or evaluation
Depression Assessment Instruments Depression Assessment Instruments These instruments are relevant to the treatment of depression Careful assessment is an important part of evidence-based practice Initial assessments of depressive symptoms can help determine possible treatment options, and periodic assessment throughout care can guide treatment and gauge progress
PTSD Assessment Instruments Careful assessment is an important part of evidence-based practice Initial assessments can help determine possible treatment options, and periodic assessment throughout care can guide treatment and gauge progress The following instruments (or earlier versions that corresponded to DSM-IV) were used in the studies that served as the evidence base of the systematic review that undergirds the
Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) is a component of the Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) The ASEBA is used to detect behavioural and emotional problems in children and adolescents