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In producing this Best Clinical Practice document, we aim to encourage clinical and forensic clinical psychologists to adopt a considered, systematic and evidence-based approach to assessment, measurement and management of people with Personality Disorder.
Contents
Background
The Psychometric Method
Assessor competencies
Psychometric issues
'Positioning' the Assessee
Fit for Purpose
Categorical vs. Dimensional Measurements
Choosing a Test
Best Clinical Practice: Widening the Lens
Service Users input
Assessment of personality disorder in offenders with intellectual disabilities
A short guide to writing reports
References
Appendix: Personality Assessment Tools currently available
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SKU: PUB-CAT-560