Social Behavior Assessment – Criminal Behavior Assessment

The Compu-Tools Criminal Behavior Assessment/Social Behavior Assessment is a compilation, or grouping, of independently authored and validated test scales. All questions contained in the original tests are included and they are scored in accordance with the author’s recommendations. By using multiple test scales in our assessments, we eliminate the author biases that exist with single assessment instruments. We also eliminate false positives that tend to occur with the use of a single alcohol and drug test or assessment. Assessment results are more readily accepted by the client when he, or she, knows that these results are based on multiple test scale output and not a single test scale. Fifteen years of test results from our compiled test assessments have proven that this multi- test- scale approach is the “only” way to obtain objective results.

Note: Both adolescents and adults can use this tool. The questions are categorized by age and the computerized scoring isolates those responses that are applicable to each client group.

The following test scales are included in the Compu-Tools Social Behavior Assessment - Criminal Behavior Assessment:

Antisocial Personality Disorder/Conduct Disorder/Adult Antisocial Behavior: The source for some of these test questions is the DSM-IV which states that “Antisocial Behavior” is a pattern of irresponsible and antisocial behavior beginning in childhood or early adolescence and continuing into adulthood. For this diagnosis to be given, the person must be at least 18 years of age, have a history of “Conduct Disorder” before the age of 16 and also have adult symptoms of “Antisocial Behavior”. Should a history of childhood Conduct Disorder not be present, and adult conditions are not attributable to a mental disorder, a diagnosis of “Adult Antisocial Behavior” should be made if adult symptoms are present.

· Conduct Disorder - Childhood signs of Antisocial Behavior (DSM IV – Diagnostic Statistical Manual-American Psychiatric Association, 1994)

· Adult Antisocial Behavior – Adult Symptoms of Antisocial Behavior (DSM IV - Diagnostic Statistical Manual-American Psychiatric Association, 1994)

· Antisocial Personality Disorder (Diagnosis) – (DSM IV - Diagnostic Statistical Manual-American Psychiatric Association, 1994)

· Antisocial Practices: The questions contained in this module are derived from the MMPI (Antisocial Practices Questions). Content and scoring is similar to that used in the MMPI but this scale has not been independently validated. It is included with the other modules to provide another indication of behaviors and practices and not to provide a complete diagnosis. The client’s responses to these questions should be used to supplement any conclusions drawn from the DSM IV and other criteria.

Lifestyle Criminality: These questions are based on the works of Glenn D. Walters. His screening criteria have been included in questions that are designed to allow the client to self report on their own experiences. Positive responses are scored according to the authors instructions. A broader description of Dr. Walters works can be found in his book “The Criminal Lifestyle – Patterns of Serious Criminal Conduct”. Client diagnosis focuses on the following behaviors:

· Irresponsible Behavior – Neglects Obligations

· Self-Indulgent Behavior – Lacks Self-restraint

· Interpersonal Intrusiveness – Violates the Rights of Others

· Social Rule Breaking – Disregards the Law

Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder: A test scale is included that can be completed by a family member or close friend. Oppositional Disorder is a pattern of hostility, negativism and defiance that is most apparent to family members or close friends. It is similar in symptoms to Conduct Disorder without behavior that has violated the rights of others. Positive scores in one or both scales can be used in conjunction with other information gathered.