Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale

A scale comprising 18 symptom constructs chosen to represent relatively independent dimensions of manifest psychopathology. The initial intended use was to provide more efficient assessment of treatment response in clinical psychopharmacology research; however, the scale was readily adapted to other uses. (From Hersen, M. and Bellack, A.S., Dictionary of Behavioral Assessment Techniques, p. 87)

Year introduced: 1995

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Tree Number(s): F04.711.513.653.083

MeSH Unique ID: D010054

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• Overall-Gorham Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
• Overall Gorham Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
• Overall and Gorham Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities
Psychological Tests
Neuropsychological Tests
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale