Postpartum Depression Screening Scale (PDSS) by Cheryl Tatano Beck, D.N.Sc., and Robert K. Gable, Ed.D. Although postpartum depression is not uncommon among new mothers, it often goes undetected. And if untreated, it can adversely affect a mother’s functioning as well as her infant’s development. A Measure of the Overall Severity and Seven Specific Symptoms With […]

The Piers-Harris Children’s Self-Concept Scale, one of the most widely used measures of psychological health in children and teens, is now available in a new second edition. Like the original scale, the PHCSCS-2 quickly identifies youngsters who need further testing or treatment. And now it offers and expanded age range, reduced length, improved interpretive guidelines, […]

John M. Oldham, M.D. & Lois B. Morris An instrument that illustrates personality styles Ages: 18 and older Administration: Self-report Administration Time: 30 minutes Qualification Level: B Format: HandscoredOnline Key Areas Measured: VigilantSolitaryIdiosyncraticAdventurousMercurialDramaticSelf-confidentSensitiveDevotedConscientiousLeisurelyAggressiveSelf-sacrificingSerious The Personality Self-Portrait helps individuals discover their personality structures. It illustrates the wide range of normal personality styles that combine to create […]

by David Lachar, Ph.D., and Christian P. Gruber, Ph.D. In the tradition of the highly regarded Personality Inventory for Children, Second Edition (PIC-2), this self-report measure assesses psychological problems in 4th- through 12th-graders. The Personality Inventory for Youth (PIY) answers the need for a multidimensional, psychometrically sound self-report instrument designed specifically for young people. In […]

This new version includes a 96-item Behavioral Summary, Critical Items Summary Sheets, expanded content coverage, and new nationally representative norms. Purpose:Evaluate psychopathology and emotional/behavioral problems in individuals ages 5-19 yearsAge Range:PreschoolChildAdolescentAdmin:Individual (Parents/guardians of children ages 5-19 years)Time:40 minutes for Profile; 15 minutes for Behavioral SummaryQualification:BSample Reports:N/ARelated Products:Personality Inventory for Youth The PIC-2 is the first […]

Personality Inventory for Children, Second Edition (PIC-2) by David Lachar, Ph.D. and Christian P. Gruber, Ph.D. This highly regarded test is widely used by clinical and school psychologists to evaluate the emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and interpersonal adjustment of children and teens. The PIC-2 cis one of three coordinated instruments: It provides the parent’s description of […]

The PAS requires only a 4th-grade reading level, enabling individuals with poor reading skills to provide accurate self-descriptions. It can be used to provide a baseline measure of personality in clinical research. Purpose: Screens for a broad range of clinical problems in ages 18 years and older Age Range: AdultElder Adult Admin: Self-report; Individual or […]

by Leslie C. Morey, Ph.D. For more detailed interpretation, 10 PAI scales contain conceptually derived subscales. Designed for individuals 18 years of age and older, the PAI can usually be completed in less than an hour. (Items are written at a fourth-grade reading level.) You can score full scales and subscales in about 15 minutes, […]

by Leslie C. Morey, Ph.D. This widely used self-report inventory assesses psychopathological syndromes in adults, providing information relevant to diagnosis and treatment planning. It is composed of 344 items on 22 nonoverlapping scales: Clinical Scales Treatment Scales Somatic Complaints Aggression Anxiety Suicidal Ideation Anxiety-Related Disorders Stress Depression Nonsupport Mania Treatment Rejection Paranoia Schizophrenia Validity Scales […]

This self-report inventory provides comprehensive information about substance abuse patterns in adults (age 19 or older). It can be used to identify alcohol and drug problems, make referrals, and plan treatment. And, because substance abuse rarely occurs in isolation, the PEI-A also assesses a range of psychosocial problems associated with substance abuse today. Written at […]