MISA: McGhee-Mangrum Inventory of School Adjustment . . . Ages: 5-0 through 18-11Testing Time: 5 to 10 minutesAdministration: IndividualThe McGhee-Mangrum Inventory of School Adjustment (MISA) is a 50-item rating scale designed to measure a student’s behavior in the classroom setting. It is appropriate for use by Counselors, Psychologists, and others who want to assess a […]

. Manifestation of Symptomatology Scale (MOSS)by Neil L. Mogge, Ph.D. . . . . .  Here is a short, nonthreatening, easy-to-read self-report scale that quickly identifies the problems of children and adolescents. Because it is brief and because most of its items are written at a first-, second-, or third-grade reading level, the MOSS is […]

. Life Stressors and Social Resources Inventory (LISRES-A and LISRES-Y) (LISRES)Rudolf H. Moos, PhD . . . . The LISRES provides a unified framework to measure ongoing life stressors and social resources and their changes over time. Integrating these two domains in one assessment tool provides a comprehensive picture of an individual’s overall life context. […]

. Katz Adjustment Scales–Relative Report Form (KAS-R)by Martin M. Katz, Ph.D., and W. L. Warren, Ph.D. . . . . The Katz Adjustment Scales have been used for decades to measure community adjustment following psychiatric treatment. The scales were originally available in two forms: Self-Report and Relative Report. Over time, the Relative Report Form–the KAS-R–has […]

. Interpersonal Behavior Survey (IBS) by Paul A. Mauger, Ph.D., David R. Adkinson, M.A., Suzanne K. Zoss, Ph.D., Gregory Firestone, Ph.D., and J. David Hook, M.A. . . . The Interpersonal Behavior Survey (IBS) identifies interaction styles that may lead to conflict at home, on the job, or in school. Used in individual and group […]

Hamilton Depression Inventory (HDI)William M. Reynolds, PhD, Kenneth A. Kobak, PhD . . . . A Major Depression Checklist for adults allows for identification and evaluation of specific symptoms of Major Depression as delineated by DSM-IV. . . Purpose:Comprehensively screen for symptoms of depression in ages 18 years and olderAge Range:AdultElder AdultAdmin:IndividualTime:10 minutesQualification:S or BSample […]

. Frequency Tables for Scoring Rorschach Responsesby Marguerite R. Hertz, Ph.D. . . . . This extensive, revised, and enlarged fifth edition offers a thorough compilation of inkblot responses based on hundreds of studies. It includes code charts, normal and rare details, F+ and F- responses, popular responses, and original responses. This text presents standards […]

EFA-4: Examining for Aphasia – Fourth Edition: Assessment of Aphasia and Related Communication Disorders . . . Ages: 18+Testing Time: 30 to 60 minutesAdministration: IndividualExamining for Aphasia-Fourth Edition (EFA-4) assesses aphasia and the relative impact of this brain-based language disorder on quality of life. Based on Jon Eisenson’s previous editions, the EFA-4 has been completely […]

. Early Childhood Inventory-4 (ECI-4) by Joyce Sprafkin, Ph.D., and Kenneth D. Gadow, Ph.D. . . Modeled closely on the Child Symptom Inventory-4, the Early Childhood Inventory-4 (ECI-4) screens for emotional and behavioral disorders in children from 3 to 5 years of age. A Teacher Checklist and a Parent Checklist, based on DSM-IV criteria, cover […]

Developmental Tasks for Kindergarten Readiness—II (DTKR-II) . . . Assessment of Prekindergarten Children to Determine Kindergarten Readiness . Ages: 4-6 through 6-2 Testing Time: 20 to 30 minutes Administration: Individual . . The Developmental Tasks for Kindergarten Readiness-II (DTKR-II) provides objective data on a child’s skills and abilities as they relate to successful performance in […]