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Beck Depression Inventory
A self-report questionnaire measuring depression severity, commonly abbreviated as BDI-II in psychiatric research literature.
Full Definition
The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) is a 21-item self-report assessment tool used extensively in psychiatric research to measure the presence and severity of depressive symptoms. Developed by Aaron Beck, each item corresponds to a specific symptom of depression and consists of four statements arranged in order of increasing severity, allowing researchers to quantify depression levels in study participants.
Usage
Usage note: Specify version (BDI-II) when first mentioned to distinguish from earlier versions.
In Context
- "Depression severity was assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory at each study visit." — Assessment protocol
- "BDI-II scores served as a secondary outcome measure in the randomized controlled trial." — Outcome measures section
Also known as
BDI-II
BDI
Beck Depression Inventory-II
Don't confuse with
Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression
Patient Health Questionnaire-9