Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children Second Edition™ (MASC 2™) assesses the presence of symptoms related to anxiety disorders in youth. The measure distinguishes between important anxiety symptoms and dimensions that broadband measures do not capture.
Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children | Second Edition
MASC 2
Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children Second Edition™ (MASC 2™) assesses the presence of symptoms related to anxiety disorders in youth. The measure distinguishes between important anxiety symptoms and dimensions that broadband measures do not capture.
- Age range:
- 8 to 19 years
- Publication date:
- 2012
- Qualification level:
- B
The MASC 2 aids in the early identification, diagnosis, treatment planning and monitoring of anxiety-prone youth.
Benefits
- Assess a broad range of emotional, physical, cognitive and behavioral symptoms that represent important dimensions of childhood anxiety.
- Differentiate children with the disorder from the general population with the help of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Index.
- Easily administer, score, and interpret results.
- Excellent reliability and validity.
Features
MASC 2 is a multi-rater assessment with parent and self-report ratings in order to gather in-depth, multi-perspective information. It uses the following scales:
- Separation Anxiety/Phobias
- Social Anxiety
- Obsessions & Compulsions
- Physical Symptoms
- Harm Avoidance
- GAD Index and Inconsistency Index
