Chamberlian University Depression Paper Assessment tools have two primary purposes: 1) to measure illness and diagnose clients, and 2) to measure a client’

Chamberlian University Depression Paper Assessment tools have two primary purposes: 1) to measure illness and diagnose clients, and 2) to measure a client’s response to treatment. Often, you will find that multiple assessment tools are designed to measure the same condition or response. Not all tools, however, are appropriate for use in all clinical situations. You must consider the strengths and weaknesses of each tool to select the appropriate assessment tool for your client. For this Discussion, as you examine the assessment tool assigned to you by the Course Instructor, consider its use in psychotherapy. Students will: Analyze psychometric properties of assessment tools Evaluate appropriate use of assessment tools in psychotherapy Compare assessment tools used in psychotherapy Note: I was assigned to do Beck Depression Inventory, 2nd Revision To prepare: Review this week’s Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide. Consider the assessment tool assigned to you by the Course Instructor. Review the Library Course Guide in your Learning Resources for assistance in locating information on the assessment tool you were assigned.