Speech Assessments

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…

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…

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…

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…