Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children 2nd Edition
MASC 2- Assesses the presence of symptoms related to anxiety disorders in youth aged 8 to 19 years
- Pearson Clinical distributes but does not publish this product.
Overview
- Publication date:
- 2012
- Completion time:
- 15 minutes
- Administration:
- Individual; Manual scoring
- Age range:
- 8 to 19 years
- Qualification level:
- C
Product Details
A revision of the Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children, the MASC 2 assesses the presence of symptoms related to anxiety disorders in youth aged 8 to 19 years. The measure distinguishes between important anxiety symptoms and dimensions that broadband measures do not capture. The MASC 2 aids in the early identification, diagnosis, treatment planning and monitoring of anxiety-prone youth.
Features and Benefits
- Comprehensive assessment of anxiety-related symptoms in youth
- Assesses a broad range of emotional, physical, cognitive and behavioral symptoms that represent important dimensions of childhood anxiety
- Multi-rater assessment with parent and self-report ratings in order to gather in-depth, multi-perspective information
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Index differentiates children with the disorder from the general population
- Excellent reliability and validity
- Computer-generated reports that describe a youth’s anxiety symptoms in detail
- Easy administration, scoring, and interpretation of results
Scales
- Separation/Fears
- Generalized Anxiety
- Social Anxiety
- Obsessions & Compulsions
- Physical Symptoms
- Harm Avoidance
- Inconsistency Index (response style)
Forms
The MASC 2 is a multi-rater assessment with 50-item self (MASC 2–SR) and parent (MASC 2–P) rating forms. Both rating forms are administered in paper-and-pencil formats.
