Rapid Psychological Assessment

In today′s time–pressured managed care environment, it is important for clinicians to quickly identify the nature of a patient′s problem and initiate treatment. With thousands of psychological instruments available, this can often be difficult. This book offers a form of psychological assessment "triage." It eliminates the guesswork and helps psychologists quickly select, administer, and interpret psychological tests.

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ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW.
An Introduction to the Role of Assessment and the DSM–IV.
Setting the Stage: Clinical Interviews and Mental Status Exams.
Criteria for Test Selection.
Adult and Older Adult Assessment.
Adolescent and Child Assessment.
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS.
Mood: Depression, Anxiety, Somatoform, and Related Disorders.
Behavior: Attention–Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders.
Reality Testing: Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders.
Self–Control: Suicidality, Dangerousness, Substance–Related Disorders, Abuse, and Eating Disorders.
Personality Disorders.
Cognitive Function from a Developmental Perspective: From Learning Disorders to Dementia Screenings.
COMPLETING THE EVALUATION.
Integration: Methods and Models of Test Interpretation.
Appendices.
References.
Indexes.