EXPERIMENT NO: 3
SINHA’S COMPREHENSIVE ANXIETY TEST
PROBLEM
To assess the level of anxiety of the subject by using Sinha`s Comprehensive Anxiety
Test by AKP Sinha and LNK Sinha.
INTRODUCTION
Basic Concept:
Anxiety is a vague, objectless fear or an uneasy feeling. It is an apprehensive feeling
which is typically accompanied by a variety of psychological factors, including increase in
heart rate, drying up of mouth, muscular tension and rapid breathing. The term anxiety is
usually defined as a diffused, vague, very unpleasant feeling of fear and apprehension. High
levels of anxiety that are distressing and interfere with effective functioning also get
prolonged for long time indicate the presence of an anxiety disorder.
Anxiety is different from worry. In worry the cause is known but in anxiety the
patient finds no apparent cause of the discomfort. General symptoms in anxiety disorders:
Rapid heart rate • Shortness of breath
Diarrhea • Loss of Appetite
Fainting • Dizziness
Sweating • Sleeplessness
Frequent urination • Tremors
Four types of anxiety disorders are Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder,
Phobias and Separation Anxiety Disorder.
METHOD
Preliminary Details
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Class: XII
Place of conduction: Psychology Lab
Time: 11.30 am
Materials Required
i. SCAT Questionnaire form
ii. SCAT manual
iii. Pen/pencil
Brief Description of the Test
SCAT is developed by AKP Sinha and LNK Sinha in 1995. The test consists of 90
items which are to be answered in five categories on the basis of score obtained on the
extremely high anxiety to extremely low anxiety
PROCEDURE
Rapport Formation
Rapport was established between the subject and the tester, prior to the test so that
he/she could feel comfortable and at ease. In such a state, she/he should answer the questions
in a calm manner and any doubts should be cleared before starting the test. A friendly
conversation was held by asking about schooling, parents, friends and her interests in general.
When the subject felt at ease, she/he was asked if she/he was ready for the test to begin. After
an affirmative answer from her/him, she/he was given the following instructions.
Instructions
The following instructions were given: “In each item there are two options, `Yes` or
`No`. Don’t leave any question and try to complete as soon as possible. There are no right or
wrong answers. Give the first natural answer as it comes to you. When in doubt, give the best
possible answer. Read the questions carefully and put a `x` for whichever option suits you the
best. There is no time limit for this test.”
Precautions
1. Optimal conditions for testing should be ensured before the test begin.
2. Time of start and finish should be noted, but there is no time limit to complete the
test.
3. No questions should be left unanswered.
4. Ensure that no question is left unanswered.
5. Proper rapport should be established before starting the practical.
6. Subject should be assured of confidentiality of test results.
7. Subject should be told that there is no correct answer.
Test Administration
After the instructions were given, the subject was asked to fill in the necessary details.
The tester ensured that the instructions were clear and understood.
Introspective report/Verbal Report
The subject wrote “…………………………………”
[You have to write the introspective report given by your subject]
Scoring
Scoring can be done by hand, for any response indicated `yes` score will be 1 and 0
for `no`. The sum of all positive responses would be the total score of the subject.
RESULT
Table 1 shows that the subject`s raw score and percentile point is …… and ……..
respectively.
[Tables to be drawn on the left side/ plan sheet with pencil. Every information on the left
side/ plan side should be written in pencil only]
Table 1: showing the subject’s name, raw score, percentile point and interpretation
Subject Name Actual/ Raw Percentile Interpretation
Score Point
Discussion
The aim of administrating the SCAT was to assess the level of anxiety of the subject
[To be written based on your subject’s score]
[For Extremely High Anxiety]
The subject`s score shows that (he/she) has extremely high level of anxiety. This
describes that she/he is often able to accomplish tasks and appear to function well in social
situations, but internally feeling all the same symptoms of anxiety disorder, including intense
feelings of impending doom, fear, anxiety, rapid heart rate, and gastrointestinal distress.
She/he get anxious in day-to-day activities. He/ She hassles with daily situations. [Write 1
more paragraph based on the subject’s performance on your own (include symptoms of
Anxiety disorder)]
CONCLUSION
The subject has ……….. level of anxiety.
REFERENCE
1. SCAT Manual
2. NCERT Psychology Textbook
