Activities of Daily Living
Activities of Daily Living - question and answer measurement of a person's functional status regarding
typical daily activities. useful for clients with physical disabilities and the elderly.
Acute Stress Disorder - question and answer three or more dissociative symptoms, persistent
reexperiencing of trauma, marked avoidance of stimuli related to trauma, and marked anxiety or
increased arousal lasting at least two days and no more than four weeks.
Addiction - question and answer A term applied to any substance , activity, behavior or object that has
become the sole focus of a person's life or that has begun to harm self or others physically,
psychologically, or socially.
ADHD - question and answer six or more symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and or impulsivity.
Adjustment Disorder - question and answer maladaptive reaction to a psychosocial stressor. onset
within 3 months of stressor. impairment in social or occupational functioning.
Agoraphobia - question and answer anxiety about being in situations or places from which escape may
be difficult or embarrassing or in which help may not be available if panic symptoms occur.
Anorexia Nervosa - question and answer eating disorder involving refusal to maintain a minimal normal
body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, disturbed perception of one's body shape or size, and, in
females, amenorrhea.
Antisocial Personality Disorder - question and answer pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights
of others. >17 and must have a history of conduct disorder.
Amnestic Disorder - question and answer development of memory impairment
, Asperger's Disorder - question and answer pervasive development disorder involving severe impairment
in social interactions and a restricted repertoire of behaviors with no substantial delays in cognitive,
language, or self-help skills.
Autistic Disorder - question and answer pervasive development disorder characterized by qualitative
impairment in social interaction and communication, and restricted, repetitive and stereotyped
behaviors.
Avoidant Personality Disorder - question and answer pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of
inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.
Bayley Scale of Infant and Toddler Development - question and answer current developmental status of
infants and toddlers ages 1 to 42 months.
Beck Depression Inventory II - question and answer measurement of the depth of depression and the
severity of complaints, symptoms, and concerns. ages 13+
Beck Hopelessness Scale - question and answer measures suicidality ages 17+.
Bender-Gestalt II - question and answer measure of visual-motor integration that is also used as a
screening tool for neuropsychological impairment.
Bereavement - question and answer normal reaction to the death of a loved one. can include symptoms
of a major depressive episode but does not include feelings of guilt, worthlessness, significant
psychomotor retardation, prolonged significant impairment in functioning or hallucinations.
Bipolar I - question and answer presence of at least one manic or mixed episode, with or without a
history of a major depressive disorder.
Activities of Daily Living - question and answer measurement of a person's functional status regarding
typical daily activities. useful for clients with physical disabilities and the elderly.
Acute Stress Disorder - question and answer three or more dissociative symptoms, persistent
reexperiencing of trauma, marked avoidance of stimuli related to trauma, and marked anxiety or
increased arousal lasting at least two days and no more than four weeks.
Addiction - question and answer A term applied to any substance , activity, behavior or object that has
become the sole focus of a person's life or that has begun to harm self or others physically,
psychologically, or socially.
ADHD - question and answer six or more symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and or impulsivity.
Adjustment Disorder - question and answer maladaptive reaction to a psychosocial stressor. onset
within 3 months of stressor. impairment in social or occupational functioning.
Agoraphobia - question and answer anxiety about being in situations or places from which escape may
be difficult or embarrassing or in which help may not be available if panic symptoms occur.
Anorexia Nervosa - question and answer eating disorder involving refusal to maintain a minimal normal
body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, disturbed perception of one's body shape or size, and, in
females, amenorrhea.
Antisocial Personality Disorder - question and answer pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights
of others. >17 and must have a history of conduct disorder.
Amnestic Disorder - question and answer development of memory impairment
, Asperger's Disorder - question and answer pervasive development disorder involving severe impairment
in social interactions and a restricted repertoire of behaviors with no substantial delays in cognitive,
language, or self-help skills.
Autistic Disorder - question and answer pervasive development disorder characterized by qualitative
impairment in social interaction and communication, and restricted, repetitive and stereotyped
behaviors.
Avoidant Personality Disorder - question and answer pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of
inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.
Bayley Scale of Infant and Toddler Development - question and answer current developmental status of
infants and toddlers ages 1 to 42 months.
Beck Depression Inventory II - question and answer measurement of the depth of depression and the
severity of complaints, symptoms, and concerns. ages 13+
Beck Hopelessness Scale - question and answer measures suicidality ages 17+.
Bender-Gestalt II - question and answer measure of visual-motor integration that is also used as a
screening tool for neuropsychological impairment.
Bereavement - question and answer normal reaction to the death of a loved one. can include symptoms
of a major depressive episode but does not include feelings of guilt, worthlessness, significant
psychomotor retardation, prolonged significant impairment in functioning or hallucinations.
Bipolar I - question and answer presence of at least one manic or mixed episode, with or without a
history of a major depressive disorder.
