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Assessment of Anxiety Disorders

Abstract

Psychological assessment of anxiety disorders is important in both clinical and research settings. This chapter reviews the various purposes of assessment, discusses issues related to diagnostic assessment, and highlights other areas that are relevant in the evaluation process (e.g., anxiety triggers, avoidance behavior, interference, psychosocial influences, etc.). A variety of assessment methods is discussed, including clinical interviews, behavioral tests, psychophysiological measurement, and behavioral diaries, and the use of multimethod assessment strategies is encouraged. A brief overview of empirically supported assessment measures is also provided.

Authors

Harrington JL; Antony MM

Book title

Oxford Handbook of Anxiety and Related Disorders

Publication Date

September 4, 2008

DOI

10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195307030.013.0021
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