Subtle Avoidance Frequency Examination (SAFE)
Subtle avoidance and safety behaviours are key processes in the maintenance of social anxiety. The SAFE provides an assessment of the extent to which an individual engages in potentially problematic safety strategies in social situations. Items are derived from clinical interviews and experience.
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A translation of the SAFE questionnaire is also available in Danish.
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Translated by Mia Skytte, Psychology Dept, Aarhus University, Denmark:
Relevant References
- Cuming, S., Rapee, R. M., Kemp, N., Abbott, M. J., Peters, L., & Gaston, J. E. (2009). A self report measure of subtle avoidance and safety behaviours relevant to social anxiety: Development and psychometric properties. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 23, 879-883.
- Rapee, R. M., Gaston, J. E., & Abbott, M. J. (2009). Testing the efficacy of theoretically-derived improvements in the treatment of social phobia. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 77(2), 317-327.
Albany Panic and Phobia Questionnaire (APPQ)
The APPQ is an instrument designed to measure interceptive, agoraphobic, and social situational fear.
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Relevant References
- Rapee, R.M., Craske, M.G. & Barlow, D.H., (1994-1995). Assessment instrument for panic disorder that includes fear of sensation-producing activities: the Albany Panic and Phobia Questionnaire. Anxiety, 1:114-22.
Anxiety Control Questionnaire (ACQ)
The ASQ is a measure of perceived control over emotional reactions and perceived control over external threats specific to anxiety disorders.
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Relevant References
- Rapee, R. M., Craske, M. G., Brown, T. A., & Barlow, D. H. (1996). Measurement of perceived control over anxiety-related events. Behavior Therapy, 27(2), 279-293.
Speech Performance Scale (SPS)
The SPS is a measure assessing performance during speech tasks. Two forms are available, one self-assessing performance and a second assessing performance from an observer’s perspective.
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Relevant References
- Rapee, R. M., & Lim, L. (1992). Discrepancy between self- and observer ratings of performance in social phobics. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 101(4), 728-731.