The Beck Youth Inventory test was developed in 2001 by Judith Beck, Aaron Beck, John Jolly, and Robert Steer. The purpose of this psychological testing tool is a brief self-report to measure distress in children and adolescents (Flanagan & Henington, 2005). The Beck Youth Inventory involves the use of five self-administered scales. The five tests include the Beck Depression Inventory, the Beck Anxiety Inventory, the Beck Anger Inventory, the Beck Disruptive Inventory, and the Beck Self-Concept Inventory. These tests can be administered individually or in combination to young people. The population targeted by this test is aged 7 to 14 years (Flanagan and Henington, 2005). This test is used to assess symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger, disruptive behavior, and self-esteem (Beck, 2001). The Beck Depression Inventory measures criteria for depression as documented in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (Flanagan and Henington). , 2005). The Beck Anxiety Inventory assesses childhood fears related to health and school (Flanagan & Henington, 2005). The Beck Anger Inventory assesses the individual's beliefs about mistreatment, negative thoughts, and physiological arousal (Flanagan & Henington, 2005). The Beck Disruptive Behavior Inventory measures behaviors and attitudes related to oppositional and defiant behavior (Flanagan & Henington, 2005). This is systematically observed in young people diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder. Finally, the Beck Self-Concept Inventory assesses feelings of self-esteem and competence (Flanagan and Henington, 2005). The theory of the Beck Youth Inventory Test is derived from the Beck Scales for adults (Beck, 2001). The authors of this testing instrument saw the need for this... middle of paper ......only individually in order to encourage honest responses and not be subject to peer influence (Flanagan and Henington, 2005). Overall, the Beck Youth Inventory is a useful tool, but it should be used in conjunction with other assessment instruments. ReferencesBeck, J. (2001, November). New scales for children: the Beck Youth inventory. The BeckInstitute, 1-5. Copyright 1999-2007. www.beckinstitute.orgBeck, J. (2001). Beck Youth Inventories for Children and Adolescents (2nd ed.). PsychCorp: Harcourt Assessment, Inc. Flanagan, R., & Henington, C. (2005). Review of the Beck Youth Inventories for Children and Adolescents: Second Edition. Directory of mental measurements, 18, 18123501 Trochim, W. (2006). Reliability and validity: what is the difference?. Retrieved February 8, 2010 from http://socialresearch METHODS.net/tutorial/Colosi/lcolosi2.htm