Reliability and validity of the Hamilton Depression Inventory: a paper-and-pencil version of the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale clinical interview

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The Hamilton Depression Inventory (HDI) is a newly developed paper-and-pencil version of the interview measure Hamilton Depression Rating Scale. This new self-report measure of depression severity comprises of a 23-item full form, a 17-item form and a nine-item short form. It is found to have high levels of reliability. Evidence is also found supporting the test's construct, content and criterion-related validity.

Analysis, Hamilton Depression Inventory

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A comparison of administration procedures for the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure: flowcharts versus pen switching

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Research indicates that the pen switching method is preferable to the flowchart method in recording observations for the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure (ROCF) task, which is used to assess visual-spatial skills. Pen switching was found to be easier to score, and subjects evaluated by this method tended to perform better than their flowchart cohorts.

United States, Visual perception, Spatial behavior, Human spatial behavior

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Methodological issues in interviewing and using self-report questionnaires with people with mental retardation

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The article examines specific issues surrounding self-reporting for mentally disabled persons. Topics include psychometric properties such as structure, format, and validity; question phrasing; response format such as multiple choice or acquiescence; and item content such as generalizations and quantitative judgments.

United Kingdom, Mentally disabled persons, Self-evaluation, Self evaluation

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