CAARS-2
Conners' Adult ADHD Rating Scales (CAARS-2)
The CAARS-2 is a standardized assessment tool designed to measure ADHD symptoms in adults according to DSM-5 criteria. It includes self-report and observer-report questionnaires, available in short or full formats, allowing for quick screening or in-depth analysis. The test provides norm-referenced scores, helps identify clinical profiles, and includes validity indices to strengthen interpretation. It fits easily into a clinical assessment or psychotherapeutic follow-up process.
- Number of questions
- 66 questions
- Estimated duration
- 30 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Conners' Adult ADHD Rating Scales
- Target audience
- Adults
- Authors
- C. Keith Conners, David Erhardt, Elizabeth Sparrow (1999)
- Category
- ADHD
Preview of the 66 questions
Scoring & interpretation
Each item is rated on a Likert scale. Scores are interpreted based on adult population norms, and subscales help assess different facets of ADHD: hyperactivity, impulsivity, attention problems, etc.
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