The MacArthur Competence Assessment Tool-Criminal Adjudication

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Authors Steven K. Hoge, MD, Richard J. Bonnie, LLB, Norman G. Poythress, PhD, John Monahan, PhD Description The MacCAT-CA is a 22-item structured interview for the pre-trial assessment of adjudicative competence. This instrument uses a vignette format and objectively scored questions to standardise the measurement...
Level B, M

The Multidimensional Self-Esteem Inventory

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Authors Edward J. O'Brien, PhD, and Seymour Epstein, PhD Description The MSEI differentiates between "truly high" and "defensively high" self-esteem. Based on a coherent model of self-concept and self-esteem, the MSEI measures global self-esteem and its eight components: competence, lovability, likability, personal power, self-control, moral...
Level B, M

Tower of London Dx: 2nd Edition

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Authors William C. Culbertson, Psy.D. and Eric A. Zillmer, Psy.D. Description The Tower of London Dx (TOL Dx) measures higher order problem-solving ability.  The information it provides is not only useful when assessing frontal lobe damage, but also when evaluating disorders such as ADHD and...
Level C, M, A

Trauma and Attachment Belief Scale

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Author Laurie Anne Pearlman, Ph.D. Description Previously known as the Traumatic Stress Institute, (TSI) Belief Scale, this highly useful new instrument assesses the long-lasting psychological impact of traumatic life events. The TABS helps clinicians design the most effective therapeutic approach for individual trauma survivors as...
Level A, M

Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children

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Contact PAA today to set up your PARiConnect online account to utilise online administration, scoring and reporting. Author John Briere, PhD Description The TSCC is a self-report measure of post-traumatic stress and related psychological symptomatology in children ages 8-16 years who have experienced traumatic events...
Level C, B

Trauma Symptom Checklist for Young Children

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Contact PAA today to set up your PARiConnect online account to utilise online administration, scoring and reporting. Author John Briere, PhD Description Because exposure to traumatic events (e.g. child abuse, peer assaults, community violence) is an unfortunate part of many children's lives, psychological tests for...
Level C

Trauma Symptom Inventory-2

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Author John Briere, PhD Description The TSI-2 is designed to evaluate post-traumatic stress and other psychological sequelae of traumatic events. This broadband measure evaluates acute and chronic symptomatology, including the effects of sexual and physical assault, intimate partner violence, combat, torture, motor vehicle accidents, mass...
Level B, M

Uniform Child Custody Evaluation System

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Author Harry L. Munsinger, JD, PhD, Kevin W. Karlson, JD, PhD Description The UCCES was developed by two forensic psychologists with law degrees and extensive experience in child custody evaluation to meet the need for a uniform custody evaluation procedure for mental health professionals.  The...
Level B, M

Visual Analog Mood Scales

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Author Robert A. Stern, PhD Description The VAMS is a reliable and valid measure of eight specific mood states: Afraid, Confused, Sad, Angry, Energetic, Tired, Happy and Tense. This simple, brief test places minimal cognitive or linguistic demands on the respondent and is appropriate for...
Level B, M, A

Visual Search and Attention Test

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Authors Max R. Trenerry, PhD, Bruce Crosson, PhD, James DeBoe, PhD, William R. Leber, PhD Description This norm-referenced test quickly measures attentional processes commonly disrupted in acute and chronic brain damage or disease. The VSAT consists of four visual cancellation tasks that require the respondent...
Level A, M