You are working with Emily, a 16-year-old who was recently referred to your outpatient clinic. She appears hyper-reactive to daily events that occur at school and home. You decide you want to administer an assessment that will allow her to rate daily events she encounters and the stress she perceives related to each of these events. Based on this information, which assessment would you choose?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Life events checklist is a measure that allows individuals to rate daily events they encounter and the stress they perceive related to each of these events. This measure is commonly used in clinical settings with adolescents and adults to assess the impact of stressful events on emotional health. Therefore, it is the best choice for assessing Emily's reaction to daily events at school and home.

You Are Working with Emily, a 16-Year-Old Who Was Recently