AMFTRB Exam (Assessments)
Questions & Answers5
Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) - ANSWERS-is designed to assess the severity of relationship
problems in both married couples and unmarried couples living together. The assessment has
32 items that assess couple satisfaction, the degree to which each agrees with the other, the
degree to which the couple feels united, and expressions of affection.
Emotional Needs Questionnaire - ANSWERS-The first part has a total of 10 questions that
correspond to the top ten emotional needs most individuals experience/have in their lives. The
questionnaire is filled out separately by each partner, with "part A" asking the individual to rate
on a scale of 1 to 6 representing the degree to which that particular need is a part of their life,
and "part B" where the individual rates on a scale of 1 to 6 the degree to which their partner is
fulfilling the corresponding need.
The second part of the questionnaire lists the 10 basic emotional needs any given individual
may have along with a few blank spaces to fill in any need not listed. Each partner is then asked
to list their top five needs in order from 1 to 5, with 1 being the most important, 2 the second
most important, and so on.
The completed questionnaire is then reviewed by each partner and the therapist alike and
serves a focal point for subsequent discussion in session.
Family Assessment Device (FAD) - ANSWERS-is based on the McMaster Model of Family
Functioning (MMFF), so it measures the same 6 dimensions (affective involvement, affective
responsiveness, behavioral control, communication, problem solving, and roles) in addition to a
7th scale that measures general family functioning.
Family Assessment Form (FAF) - ANSWERS-was designed to assess family functioning from an
ecological perspective, that is, it assesses context as well as transactions among family members
, and their environment. The tool assesses family functioning in 8 different categories: Caregiver
History, Caregiver Personal Characteristics, Living Condition, Financial Conditions, Support to
Caregivers, Caregiver/Child Interactions, Developmental Stimulation, and Interactions Between
Caregivers.
Family Assessment Measure Version-III (FAM-III) - ANSWERS-assesses family functioning across
6 areas:
- Task Accomplishment
- Role Performance
- Affective Involvement
- Control
- Values and Norms
- Communication/Affective Expression
This tool can be used for preliminary evaluations as well as during the course of treatment.
Family Environment Scale (FES) - ANSWERS-is used to assess how a family member perceives
his/or her family and how each member's behavior affects the family as a whole. The
assessment is comprised of 3 subscales that measure: Family Relationship, Personal Growth,
and System Maintenance and Change.
Family Map Inventories - ANSWERS-assesses the areas that most impact child development
(e.g., adequate food, family conflict, stimulation, physical safety and emotional support). The
tool also has a brief depression screen and a brief alcohol and other drug use screen. It was
designed for families with children from birth to 5 years of age with a risk of adverse childhood
experiences or prenatal women living in poverty.
The assessment interview takes about 30- 45 minutes and is typically every 6 months or a year.
The child's home and parenting environment is assessed and linked to resource options as
necessary.
Questions & Answers5
Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) - ANSWERS-is designed to assess the severity of relationship
problems in both married couples and unmarried couples living together. The assessment has
32 items that assess couple satisfaction, the degree to which each agrees with the other, the
degree to which the couple feels united, and expressions of affection.
Emotional Needs Questionnaire - ANSWERS-The first part has a total of 10 questions that
correspond to the top ten emotional needs most individuals experience/have in their lives. The
questionnaire is filled out separately by each partner, with "part A" asking the individual to rate
on a scale of 1 to 6 representing the degree to which that particular need is a part of their life,
and "part B" where the individual rates on a scale of 1 to 6 the degree to which their partner is
fulfilling the corresponding need.
The second part of the questionnaire lists the 10 basic emotional needs any given individual
may have along with a few blank spaces to fill in any need not listed. Each partner is then asked
to list their top five needs in order from 1 to 5, with 1 being the most important, 2 the second
most important, and so on.
The completed questionnaire is then reviewed by each partner and the therapist alike and
serves a focal point for subsequent discussion in session.
Family Assessment Device (FAD) - ANSWERS-is based on the McMaster Model of Family
Functioning (MMFF), so it measures the same 6 dimensions (affective involvement, affective
responsiveness, behavioral control, communication, problem solving, and roles) in addition to a
7th scale that measures general family functioning.
Family Assessment Form (FAF) - ANSWERS-was designed to assess family functioning from an
ecological perspective, that is, it assesses context as well as transactions among family members
, and their environment. The tool assesses family functioning in 8 different categories: Caregiver
History, Caregiver Personal Characteristics, Living Condition, Financial Conditions, Support to
Caregivers, Caregiver/Child Interactions, Developmental Stimulation, and Interactions Between
Caregivers.
Family Assessment Measure Version-III (FAM-III) - ANSWERS-assesses family functioning across
6 areas:
- Task Accomplishment
- Role Performance
- Affective Involvement
- Control
- Values and Norms
- Communication/Affective Expression
This tool can be used for preliminary evaluations as well as during the course of treatment.
Family Environment Scale (FES) - ANSWERS-is used to assess how a family member perceives
his/or her family and how each member's behavior affects the family as a whole. The
assessment is comprised of 3 subscales that measure: Family Relationship, Personal Growth,
and System Maintenance and Change.
Family Map Inventories - ANSWERS-assesses the areas that most impact child development
(e.g., adequate food, family conflict, stimulation, physical safety and emotional support). The
tool also has a brief depression screen and a brief alcohol and other drug use screen. It was
designed for families with children from birth to 5 years of age with a risk of adverse childhood
experiences or prenatal women living in poverty.
The assessment interview takes about 30- 45 minutes and is typically every 6 months or a year.
The child's home and parenting environment is assessed and linked to resource options as
necessary.
