Definition: A scale comprising 18 symptom constructs chosen to represent relatively independent dimensions of manifest psychopathology. The initial intended use was to provide more efficient assessment of treatment response in clinical psychopharmacology research; however, the scale was readily adapted to other uses. (From Hersen, M. and Bellack, A.S., Dictionary of Behavioral Assessment Techniques, p. 87)
DF: BPRS
Other names Overall and Gorham Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale; Overall Gorham Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale; Overall-Gorham Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
