The ability to integrate information from different sensory systems is one of several integrative functions that is impaired in autism and some other disorders. However, given the very large differences between and within individuals in sensory perception and processing abilities, constructing a metric that is reliable and valid across a broad range of abilities and sensory systems is challenging. A task has been constructed that uses the just noticeable difference procedure to standardise the difficulty of perceptual discriminations within sensory modalities as the baseline for assessing the ability to make judgments of proportional differences between stimuli that make demands on different sensory processes. In initial studies, JNDs are determined for participants’ ability to discriminate changes in the size of a circle and the luminance of a circle. Subsequently, participants indicate whether the difference in the sizes of two circles (in JND units) is proportionate to the difference in the luminances of two circles (also in JND units). Within trials, participants indicate whether stimuli are the same (size/luminance/proportions) or different. Results of two small studies (n=30, n=30) assessing relationships with other measures of sensory integration ability and with intelligence are reported.

The study aims to examine the psychometric properties of the Chinese Post-traumatic Growth Inventory (C-PTGI). A sample of 368 chronic patients in Hong Kong was invited to complete a questionnaire which consisted of four measurement scales, C-PTGI, HADS, ATH, and Brief COPE. Similar to other findings on Hong Kong and Taiwan Chinese (Ho et al., 2004; 2013), the subscales and total scale of C-PTGI showed acceptable internal consistency reliability (Cronbach’s alpha ranging from .66 to .85), but the original five factors proposed by Tedeschi and Calhoun (1996) did not show adequate fit as indicated by various goodness-of-fit indices provided by LISREL 9.1. Therefore, competing models were specified. From the results obtained, Post Tramatic GrowthPTG can be understood as a four factor construct (Self, Spiritual, Life Orientation, and Interpersonal) in which a higher order factor (Interpersonal) is posited above the Self, Spiritual, and Life Orientation factors. The nomological network of C-PTGI was examined by analyzing its relationship with other relevant constructs (i.e. hope, coping, anxiety, depression). To summarize, the C-PTGI correlates positively with the HOPE and COPE scales but negatively with HADS. This pattern of inter-factor correlations rendered good support to the construct validity of C-PTGI for Chinese patients with chronic illnesses.

The Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5) was initially developed to measure pathological personality trait based on dimensional model of personality disorder as proposed for DSM-5. The current study aims to adapt and validate PID-5 for use in Indonesia. The original version of PID-5 was translated in Indonesian Language following the standard of test adaptation from the International Test Commission. The sample of this study consisted of participants with ages ranging 28 to 27 years old (n= 233, 147 females, 84 males). We used Pearson product-moment correlation, Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, exploratory and also confirmatory factor analysis whie analysing data. Result showed good reliability for all domains of Indonesian PID-5. Cronbach's α coefficients ranged from .81 - .94. Next, we found negative significant correlations between some domains of PID-5 and NEO PI-R, such as Detachment and Extroversion; Disinhibition and Conscientiousness. Based on the result of EFA and CFA, the findings of this study confirmed the five factor structure as shown on the original version, although some facets were loaded on different domains compared to the original one. In summary, the Indonesian version of PID-5 is a valid and reliable test that could be used in Indonesia population.

Screening for psychiatric morbidity helps to identify disease, enable initiation of treatment, and intervene to reduce mortality and suffering from psychological problems. There are a vast amount of screening tools, as it is common in India to screen for psychological distress among the normal and the clinical population. The present scale aims to validate the shorter version of NIMHANS psychiatric morbidity scale to screen out the psychiatric conditions among normal Indian population. The present study is a part of ongoing work to develop a tool for the assessing of psychiatric distress in the normal population. The developed scale has a sensitivity and specificity of .78 and .82 respectively. The test retest reliability of .84. It has a cut off score of 3 and above as an indicator of presence of psychological distress. Its clinical validation was carried out on a sample of 100 clinical subjects. Its construct validity was assessed using General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-5). Clinical validation of tool revealed psychometric properties to screen out psychiatric conditions in a clinical group. It has implication for its use in the Indian community and mental health settings.

This study is an analysis of group psychotherapy influence on personality functioning of patients treated for neurotic disorders and selected personality disorders (F40-F61 according to ICD-10). The study included 82 patients (61 women and 21 men) who underwent intensive short-term group psychotherapy in a day hospital. A comprehensive assessment of the patients’ personality functioning was carried out at the outset and the end of the psychotherapy utilising the MMPI-2 questionnaire (Restructured Clinical Scales). The analysis of the restructured scales revealed that the the measure most prominently elevated at the beginning of treatment and at the same time undergoing the most intensive positive change in the course of treatment was in the majority of patients the Restructured Clinical Scale Demoralization (Rcd). It was followed by the Restructured Clinical Scale Rc7 (Dysfunctional Negative Emotions), Restructured Clinical Scale Rc2 (Low Positive Emotions) and Restructured Clinical Scale Rc1 (Somatic Complaints). The results have been statistically compared to the results obtained in the basic nine Clinical Scales. The obtained data supports that the Rcd Clinical Scale Demoralisation can be significantly useful in diagnostic process and psychotherapy treatment monitoring.