The Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II):
a. is useful in identifying and assessing the severity of symptoms of depression.
b. is a rather lengthy test that takes about 45 minutes to take.
c. is a test that can be used as the sole criterion for making a diagnosis of depression.
d. uses a standard deviation of 10 and mean of 75 in assessing scores.
e. All of these are characteristics of the BDI-II.
Question 2
Which of the following is true about the MMPI-II and the PAI?
a. The MMPI-II is quicker to administer than the PAI.
b. They both cover clinical disorders (formerly Axis I) only.
c. Only the MMPI-II has validity scales.
d. The PAI may be more effective than the MMPI-II.
e. None of these is true.
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