Beck Hopelessness Scale Assessment
PSY 449
Assessment Project
May 23, 2013
1) Beck Hopelessness Scale * Authors: a) Aaron T. Beck and Robert A. Steer (A. Beck, A. Steer, 1978-1993). * Publisher: a) The Psychological Corporation * Date of Publication: b) 1978-1993. * Current Version: * Reasons for any revisions: 2) Logistical Information * Cost of manual: a) 1997 price data: $49.50 per complete kit including 25 record forms and manual; $27.50 per 25 record forms; $24 per manual; $6.50 per scoring key. b) 2013 price data: BHS Complete Kit- Includes Manual, 25 Record Forms, and Scoring key for the price of $121.50 * Test materials: c) Paper-and-pencil or online administration. * Computer-based version: d) Available on the Pearson Assessments website; duration is 5 to 10 minutes; this can be self-administered or be given verbally by a trained administrator. 3) Purpose for which the test was developed a) This self-report inventory was developed to measure three major aspects of hopelessness to better understand to what extent individuals experience negative attitudes or pessimistic views about their future. b) The inventory measures the three categories of hopelessness: expectations, feelings about the future, and loss of motivation. This inventory is a tool that a clinically trained professional can use to indicate how likely an individual is to commit suicide (A. Beck, R.S, 1978-1993). These test items, I assume, were selected by determining what the definition of hopelessness was and what factors best fit within that explanation. 4) Demographic Characteristics * Age: b) Ages recommended were adolescents and adults (A. Beck, A. Steer, 1978-1993) c) Ages recommended: 17 through 80 years (Pearson ,2013) * Gender: a) Both male and female * Culture: a) From my readings, I understand that the test is available in both English and Spanish. The test has also been
Assessment Project
May 23, 2013
1) Beck Hopelessness Scale * Authors: a) Aaron T. Beck and Robert A. Steer (A. Beck, A. Steer, 1978-1993). * Publisher: a) The Psychological Corporation * Date of Publication: b) 1978-1993. * Current Version: * Reasons for any revisions: 2) Logistical Information * Cost of manual: a) 1997 price data: $49.50 per complete kit including 25 record forms and manual; $27.50 per 25 record forms; $24 per manual; $6.50 per scoring key. b) 2013 price data: BHS Complete Kit- Includes Manual, 25 Record Forms, and Scoring key for the price of $121.50 * Test materials: c) Paper-and-pencil or online administration. * Computer-based version: d) Available on the Pearson Assessments website; duration is 5 to 10 minutes; this can be self-administered or be given verbally by a trained administrator. 3) Purpose for which the test was developed a) This self-report inventory was developed to measure three major aspects of hopelessness to better understand to what extent individuals experience negative attitudes or pessimistic views about their future. b) The inventory measures the three categories of hopelessness: expectations, feelings about the future, and loss of motivation. This inventory is a tool that a clinically trained professional can use to indicate how likely an individual is to commit suicide (A. Beck, R.S, 1978-1993). These test items, I assume, were selected by determining what the definition of hopelessness was and what factors best fit within that explanation. 4) Demographic Characteristics * Age: b) Ages recommended were adolescents and adults (A. Beck, A. Steer, 1978-1993) c) Ages recommended: 17 through 80 years (Pearson ,2013) * Gender: a) Both male and female * Culture: a) From my readings, I understand that the test is available in both English and Spanish. The test has also been