A comprehensive automated psychological examination and report (CAPER)

Paitich, Daniel

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“…A quantitative index of consequences related to alcohol abuse was obtained by the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST, Selzer, 1971;Skinner, 1979), and an index of severity of alcohol dependence was provided by the Alcohol Dependence Scale (ADS; Skinner & Allen, 1982). Estimates of cognitive functioning were obtained by applying the Raven's Progressive Matrices, a test of visuospatial problem solving (Raven, 1960); the Benton Visual Retention Test, a measure of short-term memory (Benton, 1963); the Digit Symbol Substitution Test, a subscale of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS; Wechsler, 1958); and the Clarke WAIS Vocabulary Test, a measure of verbal ability (Paitich, 1970). Functions assessed by the first three tests of cognitive functioning tend to be impaired in chronic alcoholics.…”

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Random assignment to abstinence and controlled drinking: Evaluation of a cognitive-behavioral program for problem drinkers.

Sanchez‐Craig¹,

Annis²,

Bronet³

et al. 1984

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

206

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A cognitive-behavioral program with a goal of either abstinence or controlled drinking was assessed. The 70 early-stage problem drinkers were randomly assigned to one of the two goal conditions, and within each condition to one of two therapists. On average they received six individual weekly sessions, each lasting approximately 90 min. Both groups were taught to indentify risk situations and existing competencies, to develop cognitive and behavioral coping, and to assess their progress objectively. The controlled-drinking group was also taught procedures for moderate drinking. Over the 2-year follow-up period, no significant differences were found between the groups in reported alcohol consumption. Six months after treatment drinking had been reduced from an average of about 51 drinks per week to 13, and this reduction was maintained throughout the second year. Reports of drinking were corroborated by independent measures. Although the outcomes of the groups were similar, controlled drinking was considered to be a more suitable goal; it was more acceptable to the majority of the clients, and most of those assigned to abstinence developed moderate drinking on their own. The authors wish to thank the following colleagues for their contributions to the project: C. Milton-Feasby and V. Ittig-Deland for conducting intake and follow-up assessments, B. Sisson for medical screenings, Y. Israel for recommending the biochemical corroborators of alcohol consumption, and B. Kapur for conducting the laboratory analyses. Special appreciation is extended to H. Lei for his advice on statistical analyses and to D. A. Wilkinson, K. D. Walker, H. A. Skinner, and C. Poulos for their valuable feedback and support.Requests for reprints should be sent to M.

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confidence: 99%

Random assignment to abstinence and controlled drinking: Evaluation of a cognitive-behavioral program for problem drinkers.

Sanchez‐Craig¹,

Annis²,

Bronet³

et al. 1984

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

206

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“…The results from a series of psychological tests integrated into a report should be of even greater usefulness. Paitich (1973) has attempted to integrate the results of a battery of psychological tests. The Raven Matrices, the MMPI, the 16 PF Form C, the Clarke-WAIS Vocabulary Test, the Clarke Parent Child Relations Questionnaire, and a sexual history questionnaire were administered by a psychometrician, and the data were transmitted to a computer via punch cards.…”

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The computer as psychometrician

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1981

Behavior Research Methods & Instrumentation

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The application of computers to the functions traditionally carried out by a psychometrician or psychologist is examined. Diagnosis, psychotherapy, interviewing, psychological testing, test interpretation, and report writing are reviewed. The advantages and disadvantages of using computers in assessment applications are discussed. Patient and professional acceptance of automated psychological services is reviewed, as well as the parameters to consider in the development of computerized interviewing and testing. Brief comments are made regarding suitable computer systems for these applications. It is argued that computers can provide a cost-effective enhancement to the delivery of mental health services.

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“…Each patient and control subject was administered a standard battery of tests, CAPER, used for intake assessment of the Forensic Unit of the Clarke Institute (cf. Paitich, 1973). Among these tests, the Clarke PCR was also administered.…”

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The Clarke Parent-Child Relations Questionnaire: A clinically useful test for adults.

Paitich¹,

Langevin²

1976

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

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Two studies arc reported. The first presents the standardization of the 16-scale Clarke Parent-Child Relations Questionnaire (PCR) for adults. The scales sample separately for mother and father retrospective reports of aggressiveness, strictness, affection, indulgence, competence, and identification. Results suggest that the PCR is a useful clinical and research instrument. There was little bias from IQ, social desirability, or education, and 14 of the 16 scales tended to be internally consistent. Factor analysis showed a moderate convergence among the scales as well as uniqueness. Two bipolar factors emerged, one for mother and one for father. The factors contrasted aggressiveness and strictness at one pole with affection, indulgence, and identification at the other. The second study compared seven sexually deviant male groups with normal controls. Results showed that homosexual groups reported significantly more hostile relationships and low identification with father, whereas deviants who preferred immature partners reported aggression, strictness, and low affection in mother relationships. The test has been computerized. Levy's (1943) study on maternal overprotection and with J'ercival Symonds' largely anecdotal work (1949) in which he coined the term parent-child relations (PCR). In 1969, Goldin reviewed the children's questionnaire studies in this field to date and uncovered some encouragingtrends, namely, three recurring factors of parent-child relations. He identified the relevant factors of parent behavior as loving, demanding, and punishing. Systematic work on parent-child relationships began with DavidSeveral questionnaires have been devised to sample parent-child relations, but these have been directed mainly to children (Siegelman, 1965), whereas those aimed at adults (Roe & Siegelman, 1963;Schaefer & Bell, 1958) have not received adequate standarcli-Acknowledgments are due to the following research assistants, who contributed greatly to the project, and to the Clarke Institute for funding them: Eva Dakar,

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A comprehensive automated psychological examination and report (CAPER)

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References 6 publications

Random assignment to abstinence and controlled drinking: Evaluation of a cognitive-behavioral program for problem drinkers.

Random assignment to abstinence and controlled drinking: Evaluation of a cognitive-behavioral program for problem drinkers.

The computer as psychometrician

The Clarke Parent-Child Relations Questionnaire: A clinically useful test for adults.

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