Psychological Assessment and Diagnostic Tools

Flashcards for key terms related to psychological assessments and diagnostic tools, focusing on definitions and purposes.

WAIS-IV

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Fourth Edition; an individually administered IQ test that identifies cognitive strengths or weaknesses.

WISC-V

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition; measures cognitive abilities in children ages 6-16.

PAI

Personality Assessment Inventory; assesses psychopathology and treatment planning through self-report.

DASS

Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale; measures the severity of depression, anxiety, and stress.

K10

Kessler Psychological Distress Scale; screens for psychological distress over the past 30 days.

SDQ

Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire; screens for emotional and behavioral issues in children aged 2-17.

WPPSI-IV

Wechsler Preschool & Primary Scale of Intelligence – Fourth Edition; intelligence test for preschool and early primary children.

SB5

Stanford–Binet Intelligence Scales, 5th Edition; identifies intellectual functioning from low to gifted.

WASI-II

Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence – 2nd Edition; brief IQ estimate for ages 6-90.

WJ-III COG

Woodcock–Johnson III Tests of Cognitive Abilities; assesses broad cognitive abilities.

Raven Standard Progressive Matrices

Non-verbal test measuring abstract reasoning and general cognitive ability.

WIAT-II

Wechsler Individual Achievement Test – 2nd Edition; measures achievement across various academic areas.

ABAS-3

Adaptive Behavior Assessment System – 3rd Edition; evaluates adaptive behavior skills.

WMS-IV

Wechsler Memory Scale – 4th Edition; comprehensive memory assessment for adults.

WRAML2

Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning – 2nd Edition; measures memory and learning.

SDS

Self-Directed Search; a tool for assessing career interests based on Holland's RIASEC model.

SII

Strong Interest Inventory; measures career interests to support decision-making.

16PF

16 Personality Factor Questionnaire; evaluates broad personality traits for vocational assessment.

NEO PI-R

NEO Personality Inventory-Revised; measures the Big Five personality traits.

PHQ-9

Patient Health Questionnaire-9; screens for and measures severity of depression.

BDI-II

Beck Depression Inventory-II; assesses depression severity through self-report.

STAI

State-Trait Anxiety Inventory; measures state and trait anxiety.

WHO-DAS 2.0

World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule; measures functional impairment across life domains.

WHO-QOL

World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment; measures subjective quality of life.

ORS

Outcome Rating Scale; brief tool for monitoring client functioning over time.

MMPI-2

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2; broad assessment of psychopathology and personality.

CBCL/ASEBA

Child Behavior Checklist and related systems; assess adaptive and maladaptive functioning in children.

SCID

Structured Clinical Interview for DSM; semi-structured diagnostic interview for psychiatric disorders.