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1. Which of the following assessments is most appropriate
for evaluating a child's intellectual functioning and
cognitive abilities?
a) LiSA-YC interview
b) Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL)
c) Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC)
d) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)
Answer: d) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
(WISC)
Rationale: The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children is
specifically designed to measure a child's intellectual
functioning and cognitive abilities. It assesses both verbal
and non-verbal abilities, providing a comprehensive
evaluation of the child's intellectual skills.
2. When assessing a child or adolescent for depression
symptoms, which instrument is recommended for
measuring the severity of depressive symptoms?
a) Conners 3-Parent Short
b) Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
c) Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC)
d) Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)
Answer: b) Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
Rationale: The Beck Depression Inventory is a widely used
self-report questionnaire that assesses the severity of
depressive symptoms. It provides a reliable and validÂÂ
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