John S. March, M.D.
The MASC not only assesses the presence of anxiety disorders in youth, it also distinguishes between important anxiety symptoms and dimensions that broadband measures do not capture. This information allows for focused treatment and makes the MASC sensitive to changes in symptom type and level for monitoring progress. The MASC is used by psychologists, psychiatrists, and counselors in schools, outpatient clinics, residential treatment centers, child protective services, and juvenile detention centers.
How to Use the Assessment
There are two components of the MASC: The MASC and the MASC-10. Both components are available as handscored QuikScore™ Forms, which include Profile Sheets for conversion from raw scores to T-scores. T-scores are separated into three age groups.
MASC
The full version of the MASC provides results for all of the scales, including the Inconsistency Index, to identify random or inconsistent responses. The long version is recommended for initial evaluations.
MASC–10
The short version of the MASC, the MASC–10, is designed for repeat testing to track progress. It is a unidimensional measure with ten items that combine the basic anxiety scales from the long version to produce one score that indicates the severity of anxiety problems. Its brevity makes it ideal for use as a screening instrument or as part of a standard test battery.
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- Harm Avoidance
- Social Anxiety
- Physical Symptoms
- Anxiety Disorders
- Separation/Panic
- Total Anxiety Index
- Inconsistency Index
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