Diagnostic Skill Application II

Symptom Checklist-90–Revised

PsycTESTS Citation: Derogatis, L. R. (1977). Symptom Checklist-90–Revised [Database record]. Retrieved from PsycTESTS. doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/t01210-000

Instrument Type: Checklist

Test Format: The Symptoms Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R) consists of 90 items, divided between 9 subscales, rated on a 5-point scale. The SCL-90-R can be completed in just 12-15 minutes, with test formats including: paper-and-pencil, audiocassette, and computer administration.

Source: Schwarzwald, Joseph, Weisenberg, Matisyohu, & Solomon, Zahava (1991). Factor invariance of SCL-90—R: The case of combat stress reaction. Psychological Assessment, Vol 3(3), 385-390. doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/1040-3590.3.3.385

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Somatization

1. Headaches

4. Faintness or dizziness

12. Pains in heart or chest

27. Pains in lower back

40. Nausea or upset stomach

42. Soreness of muscles

48. Trouble getting breath

49. Hot or cold spells

52. Numbness or tingling of body

53. A lump in the throat

56. Feeling weak in parts of body

58. Heavy feelings in arms or legs

Obsessive–Compulsive

3. Repeated unpleasant thoughts

9. Trouble remembering things

10. Worried about sloppmess or carelessness

28. Feeling blocked in getting things done

38. Having to do things very slowly

45. Having to check and double-check

46. Difficulty making decisions

51. Mind going blank

55. Trouble concentrating

65. Having to repeat the same actions

Interpersonal Sensitivity

6. Feeling critical of others

21. Feeling shy and uneasy with opposite sex

34. Feelings being easily hurt

36. Feeling others do not understand you

37. Feeling that people are unfriendly

41. Feeling inferior to others

61. Feeling uneasy when people are watching

69. Feeling very self-conscious with others

73. Feeling uncomfortable in public

Symptom Checklist–90–Revised

SCL–90-R

doi: 10.1037/t01210-000

Items

PsycTESTS™ is a database of the American Psychological Association

Symptom Checklist–90–Revised

SCL–90-R

doi: 10.1037/t01210-000

Items

Depression

5. Loss of sexual interest or pleasure

14. Feeling low in energy or slowed down

15. Thoughts of ending your life

20. Crying easily

22. Feeling of being trapped or caught

26. Blaming yourself for things

29. Feeling lonely

30. Feeling blue

31. Worrying too much about things

32. Feeling no interest in things

54. Feeling hopeless about the future

71. Feeling everything is an effort

79. Feelings of worthlessness

Anxiety

2. Nervousness or shakiness inside

17. Trembling

23. Suddenly scared for no reason

33. Feeling fearful

39. Heart pounding or racing

57. Feeling tense or keyed up

72. Spells of terror or panic

78. Feeling so restless

80. Feeling something bad is going to happen

86. Thoughts and images of a frightening nature

Hostility

11. Feeling easily annoyed or irritated

24. Temper outbursts that you could not control

63. Having urges to beat, injure, or harm someone

67. Having urges to break or smash things

74. Getting into frequent arguments

81. Shouting or throwing things

PsycTESTS™ is a database of the American Psychological Association

Symptom Checklist–90–Revised

SCL–90-R

doi: 10.1037/t01210-000

Items

Phobic Anxiety

13. Feeling afraid in open spaces or in streets

25. Feeling afraid to go out of your house alone

47. Feeling afraid to travel

50. Having to avoid certain things

70. Feeling uneasy in crowds

75. Feeling nervous when left alone

82. Feeling afraid you will faint in public

Paranoid Ideation

8. Feeling others are to blame for troubles

18. Feeling that most people cannot be trusted

43. Feeling that you are watched by others

68. Having ideas or beliefs others do not share

76. Others not giving you proper credit

83. Feeling people will take advantage of you

Psychotism

7. Idea that someone else can control your thoughts

16. Hearing voices that other people do not hear

35. Others being aware of your private thoughts

62. Having thoughts that are not your own

77. Feeling alone even when you are with people

84. Having thoughts about sex that bother you

85. Idea that you should be punished

87. Idea that something is wrong with your body

88. Never feeling close to another person

90. Idea that something is wrong with your mind

PsycTESTS™ is a database of the American Psychological Association