n.a measure of depression in individuals aged 13 years and above. Administered by a clinician, the test consists of 21 items, all related to symptoms of depression such as irritability, guilt, fatigue, and hopelessness. Subjects are asked to select the statement which best describes their outlook in the past two weeks. First published in 1996 by U.S. psychaitrist Aaron T. Beck and his colleagues.
BECK DEPRESSION INVENTORY (BDI): "The Beck Depressions Inventory (BDI) is 21-item standardized test administered to patients with clinical depression."
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