1. Home
  2. / Aaron T. Beck
  3. / What is the Beck Depression Inventory?

What is the Beck Depression Inventory?

  • A novel

  • A research paper

  • A depression scale

  • A biography

Answer

The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is a 21-item self-report questionnaire designed to measure the severity of depressive symptoms. It assesses a range of symptoms commonly associated with depression, including mood, cognitive, motivational, and somatic aspects. Each item is rated on a 4-point scale, with higher scores indicating more severe depressive symptoms.
Unmasking Aaron Beck: Unraveling the Genius of an Influential Psychiatrist

Unmasking Aaron Beck: Unraveling the Genius of an Influential Psychiatrist

Take the Aaron T. Beck Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox