A scale score is not an answer on its own; it is the beginning of a question. The articles in this section cover how scores are framed, what cut-off values actually mean, and where superficially similar scales diverge. The aim is to combine a result with clinical judgement rather than reduce it to a label.
Attachment styles deeply influence our close relationships. We explain the four core styles, how they show up in relationships, and what attachment tests reveal.
What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), what are its symptoms, and which scales are used? We explain the effects of trauma and the assessment logic.
The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and the GAD-7 are two of the most widely used anxiety scales. What does each measure, how many items, and when should you prefer one over the other?
Depression is more than feeling sad. We explain its symptoms, what depression tests are for, and why results alone are not a diagnosis.
What does a psychological test result tell you — and what does it not? We explain severity bands, cut-off scores, and why a result alone never provides a diagnosis.