Discover Unique Features of BDS Tests for Reliable Insights

Behavior Data Systems (BDS) tests' distinguishing characteristics include focused multiscale tests with impressive, empirically demonstrated reliability and validity. Each test is standardized for the client population it is designed to assess. With few exceptions, it takes around 30 minutes to administer each of these tests.
Data (client's answers) input, computer scoring, and printing of reports (on your printer) is done within 2 to 3 minutes.
Other unique BDS test features include: Truthfulness Scales, Truth-Corrected Scale Scores, Test Data Input Verification (to ensure accuracy), Human Voice Audio (for the reading impaired), Built-In Database (for ongoing research), Delete Client Names from the program (to ensure HIPAA compliance), Annual Summary Reports, and Staff Training.
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Unique BDS Test Features

How to find the test that meets your needs
Built-In Database (For Ongoing Research)
Truthfulness Scale
Annual Summary Reports
Truth-Corrected Scores
Staff Training
Test Data Input Verification
English, Spanish & Other Languages
Human Voice Audio (for the reading impaired)
Delete Client Names (ensures HIPAA compliance)
Different Tests for Different Evaluation Settings

Behavior Data Systems Tests Alphabetically Listed

On the left side of this page are alphabetically ordered test names. Each test name is linked to that test's webpage, which contains a detailed test description, an example test report, and links to that test's research.
On the right side of this page are brief test descriptions. More test-related information is provided when you click on a test's name.

Alphabetically Listed Tests</h2> <h2>Test Links & Concise Test Descriptions

Adolescent Chemical Dependency Inventory The Adolescent Chemical Dependency Inventory (ACDI) is a short non-offensive self-report test that obtains a lot of important information quickly. The ACDI assesses troubled youth in schools, counseling, and treatment settings. The ACDI has 105 items and takes 15 to 20 minutes to complete. It has five scales (measures): 1. Truthfulness Scale; 2. Adjustment Scale; 3. Distress Scale; 4. Alcohol Scale; and 5. Drugs Scale. Specific intervention, counseling, and treatment recommendations are provided.
ACDI-Corrections Version II Designed for school, juvenile court, and juvenile probation department use. Version II has a Violence (Lethality) Scale. Version II has 140 items and takes 25 to 30 minutes to complete. Version II has seven scales: 1. Truthfulness; 2. Violence (Lethality); 3. Adjustment; 4. Stress Coping Abilities; 5. Distress; 6. Alcohol; and 7. Drugs. Specific attained score-related intervention, treatment, and probation recommendations are given for each of these scales.
If you are looking for a juvenile (male and female) assessment instrument that includes violence (lethality), we recommend that you consider the ACDI-Corrections Version II.
Alcohol Drug Screen An adult evidence-based assessment instrument that focuses explicitly on alcohol and drug use or abuse.
Anger Management Profile This test is designed for court and anger assessment treatment settings. The AMP is particularly useful in substance (alcohol and other drugs) abuse-related cases. It has 123 items and takes 25 minutes to complete. The Anger Management Profile scales (measures) include: Truthfulness, Anger, Alcohol, Anger Management, and Drugs. The AMP evaluates the client's test-taking attitude and identifies faking. It measures substance use and the severity of abuse.
The scale score recommendations are in accordance with American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) guidelines. It also quantifies anger (violence) potential.

Citizen Safeguard Index

The Citizen Safeguard Index is a test specifically designed for gun permit assessment. It consists of 64 items and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It is computer scored, with reports printed within 2½ minutes on-site. The Citizen Safeguard Index is standardized for clients (male and female) ranging in age from 17 to 74.
The test contains four measures (scales) that evaluate client truthfulness, risk severity, and substance (alcohol and other drugs) use and abuse. The interaction of these four attitude and behavior scales largely determines the client's outlook and related behavior. This test is only available at www.online-testing.com.

Defendant Questionnaire

Designed for adult (male and female) court-related defendant assessment, the Defendant Questionnaire (DQ) is appropriate for Drug Courts and general court populations, as well as misdemeanor and felony cases. The DQ consists of 162 items and takes 35 minutes to complete. It has seven scales:
Truthfulness
Violence (Lethality)
Antisocial
Alcohol
Drugs
Substance Abuse/Dependency
Stress Coping Abilities Scale
Substance Abuse/Dependency is classified in terms of DSM-5 criteria, while measuring the severity of alcohol and drug use. Additionally, the DQ incorporates ASAM-compatible treatment recommendations.

Domestic Violence Inventory

The Domestic Violence Inventory (DVI) is designed for assessing domestic violence offenders. The DVI evaluates lethality, control issues, substance abuse, and more. It consists of 155 items and takes 30 minutes to complete. The DVI has six scales:
Truthfulness
Violence (Lethality)
Control
Alcohol
Drugs
Stress Coping Abilities
The Truthfulness Scale detects denial, deception, and faking. The DVI is a popular and widely used adult domestic violence perpetrator assessment instrument.

DVI-Juvenile

The DVI-Juvenile is designed for evaluating juveniles (aged 14 to 18 years) accused or convicted of domestic violence. The DVI-Juvenile has 149 items and takes 30 to 35 minutes to complete. It features six scales:
Truthfulness
Violence (Lethality)
Control
Alcohol
Drugs
Stress Coping Abilities
This test is widely used in juvenile domestic violence caseloads and counseling programs.

DVI Pre-Post

The DVI Pre-Post measures domestic violence treatment outcomes. The same test is administered before and after treatment, and post-test results are compared to pre-test results in a DVI Pre-Post report. It has 147 items and takes 30 minutes to complete, featuring six scales:
Truthfulness
Violence (Lethality)
Control
Alcohol
Drugs
Stress Coping Abilities
Although this test evolved from the DVI, it objectively compares pretest and posttest scores. It is one of the few tests that provide an outcome measure. If you want to know whether domestic violence treatment was effective, the DVI Pre-Post is recommended.

DVI-Short Form

The DVI-Short Form is a brief, easily administered, and automated (computer-scored) adult domestic violence test. It has 76 items and takes 20 minutes to complete. The Short Form has six scales (measures):
Truthfulness Scale
Violence (Lethality) Scale
Control Scale
Alcohol Scale
Drugs Scale
Stress Coping Abilities Scale
The DVI-Short Form assesses attitudes and behaviors important for domestic violence offender evaluation. It is suitable for reading-impaired assessments and high-volume testing programs. The DVI-Short Form is a popular domestic violence offender assessment instrument.

Driver Impairment Index

The Driver Impairment Index (DII) was designed specifically for California DUI providers. It has three scales (measures):
Truthfulness Scale
Alcohol Scale
Drugs Scale
The DII consists of 64 items, takes 9 to 10 minutes to complete, and can be administered individually or in groups. The test can be administered in paper-pencil test booklet format or on a computer screen. Regardless of the method of administration, all DII tests are scored over the Internet, with scored reports printed on-site within three minutes. This test is reliable, valid, and accurate. DII tests are readily available (24/7) over the Internet at www.driver-impairment-index.com, where descriptive information, research, and an example report are available for review. Also available is the DII-Dr, which includes a Driver Risk Scale.

Driver Impairment Index-Dr

The Driver Impairment Index-Dr (DII-Dr) was also designed for California DUI providers. It has four scales (measures):
Truthfulness Scale
Alcohol Scale
Drugs Scale
Driver Risk Scale
The DII-Dr consists of 74 items, takes 15 minutes to complete, and can be administered individually or in groups. DII-Dr tests can be administered in paper-pencil format or on the computer screen, and all tests are scored over the Internet, with scored reports printed within three minutes. The DII-Dr is reliable, valid, and accurate, and is available (24/7) at www.driver-impairment-index.com, where more information and an example report are provided.

Driver Inventory

The Driver Inventory (DI) is a driver risk assessment test that does not include alcohol or drugs scales. The DI has 124 items and takes 15 to 20 minutes to complete. It features five scales (measures):
Truthfulness Scale
Aggressiveness Scale
Self-Rating Scale
Stress Coping Scale
Driver Risk Scale
If you are looking for a driver risk assessment instrument that does not include an alcohol or drugs scale, the Driver Inventory is recommended. The DI is designed to be different—deliberately short, non-intrusive, and non-defensive, while covering important areas of inquiry.

Driver Inventory

If you are looking for a driver risk assessment instrument that does not include an alcohol or drugs scale, the Driver Inventory (DI) is recommended. The DI is designed to be different—deliberately short, non-intrusive, and non-defensive, while covering important areas of inquiry.

Outreach Assessment

The Outreach Assessment is an objective, evidence-based adult screening instrument or test.

Parolee Inventory

The Parolee Inventory (PI) is designed for parolee assessment. It consists of 135 items and takes 30 to 35 minutes to complete. The PI has eight scales:
Truthfulness
Violence (Lethality)
Antisocial
Distress
Self-Esteem
Alcohol
Drugs
Stress Coping Abilities
The Parolee Inventory is an objective, comprehensive, and standardized screening instrument that examines important attitudes and behaviors. The PI provides an objective on-site second opinion in a timely manner.

Pre-Post Inventory

The Pre-Post Inventory is designed for objective pretest-posttest outcome comparison and is used as a counseling or treatment outcome measure. It has 148 items and takes 30 minutes to complete. The Pre-Post Inventory features seven scales:
Truthfulness
Self-Esteem
Resistance
Distress
Alcohol
Drugs
Stress Coping Abilities
It provides an objective outcome measure for evaluating intervention, counseling, or treatment effectiveness. Adult and juvenile versions are available.

Prison Inmate Inventory

The Prison Inmate Inventory (PII) is designed for prison inmate (male and female) assessment. It consists of 161 items and takes 35 to 40 minutes to complete. The PII has ten scales:
Truthfulness
Violence (Lethality)
Antisocial
Adjustment
Self-Esteem
Judgment
Distress
Alcohol
Drugs
Stress Coping Abilities
The PII is standardized on over 55,000 prison inmates. Reports contain specific score-related recommendations that are applicable to levels of supervision and treatment needs. The PII is a popular prison inmate assessment instrument or test.

Probation Referral Outcome

The Probation Referral Outcome (PRO) is administered twice to a client (offender, patient) — once before entering treatment (pretest) and again upon treatment completion (posttest).

Reinstatement Review Inventory

The Reinstatement Review Inventory (RRI) is designed for screening applicants applying for reinstatement of their driver’s license. These applicants have had their driver's license suspended or revoked. The RRI consists of 124 items and takes 25 minutes to complete. The RRI features six scales:
Truthfulness
Road Rage
Alcohol
Drugs
Comparative Change
Intervention Checklist
The RRI explores the question, "Has the applicant changed since their driver’s license was suspended or revoked?" A second version of the RRI, called the RRI-II, was developed.

Reinstatement Review Inventory-II

The RRI-II is another approach to screening applicants applying for reinstatement of their driver’s license. The applicants have had their license suspended or revoked. The RRI-II consists of six scales:
Truthfulness
Stress Coping Abilities
Alcohol
Drugs
Comparative Change
Intervention Checklist
The RRI-II replaced the RRI’s Road Rage Scale with its Stress Coping Abilities Scale. The RRI-II explores the question, "Has the applicant changed since their driver’s license was suspended or revoked?"

Self-Assessment Index

The Self-Assessment Index is designed for welfare recipient screening in welfare-to-work programs. It consists of 103 items and takes 20 minutes to complete. The Self-Assessment Index has five scales:
Truthfulness
Work Index
Alcohol
Drugs
Stress Coping Abilities
This test screens for substance (alcohol and drugs) abuse, work attitudes, motivation, and stress coping — important attitudes and behaviors for understanding welfare-to-work participants. Test results can be used to coordinate intervention, treatment, and vocational rehabilitation services.

Self-Audit

The Self-Audit (SA) is designed for adult (male and female) counseling and treatment program intake. The SA can also be used in HMOs, EAP programs, courts, probation, and community corrections. The SA consists of 160 items and takes 30 to 35 minutes to complete. It contains nine scales:
Truthfulness
Distress
Resistance
Morale
Violence
Alcohol
Drugs
Self-Esteem
Stress Coping Abilities
The Self-Audit differs from the Victim Index in that the SA contains a Violence (Lethality) and individual Alcohol and Drugs Scales. The SA was developed in response to evaluators' requests.

Sexual Adjustment Inventory

The Sexual Adjustment Inventory (SAI) is designed for identifying sexual deviance and paraphilias in persons accused or convicted of sex offenses. The SAI consists of 225 items and takes 45 minutes to an hour to complete. It has 13 scales:
Test Item Truthfulness
Sex Item Truthfulness
Sexual Adjustment
Child Molest
Sexual (Rape) Assault
Exhibitionism
Incest Classification
Violence (Lethality)
Antisocial
Distress
Impulsiveness
Alcohol
Drugs
Many sex offenders try to minimize their problems, which emphasizes the importance of the two SAI truthfulness scales and the value of Truth-Corrected Scores, which are more accurate than raw scores. The SAI is standardized on thousands of sex offenders and is a reliable, valid, and objective sex offender assessment instrument or test.

SAI-Juvenile

The SAI-Juvenile is designed for evaluating juveniles (aged 12 to 18 years) accused or convicted of sexual offenses. The SAI-Juvenile has 230 items and takes an hour to complete. It features 13 scales:
Test Item Truthfulness
Sex Item Truthfulness
Child Molest
Sexual (Rape) Assault
Incest Classification
Exhibitionism
Sexual Adjustment
Violence (Lethality)
Antisocial
Distress
Alcohol
Drugs
Impulsiveness
The adult SAI was modified for juveniles. When selecting a test for evaluating juveniles accused or convicted of sexual offenses, we recommend considering this reliable, valid, and accurate test.

Shoplifting Inventory

The Shoplifting Inventory (SI) is designed for shoplifting offender assessment. It consists of 185 items and takes 45 minutes to complete. The SI features nine scales:
Truthfulness
Shoplifting
Entitlement
Peer Pressure
Self-Esteem
Impulsiveness
Antisocial
Alcohol
Drugs
The SI evaluates motivation, attitude, and need. These nine scales explore areas of inquiry necessary for adequately understanding shoplifters.

Substance Abuse Questionnaire

The Substance Abuse Questionnaire (SAQ) is an adult substance (alcohol and other drugs) abuse assessment instrument that also assesses aggressiveness, resistance, and stress handling abilities. The SAQ has 153 items, takes 30 minutes to complete, and reports are available on-site within 2½ minutes of data entry. The SAQ features six scales:
Truthfulness
Alcohol
Drugs
Aggressiveness
Resistance
Stress Coping Abilities
The SAQ is a concise, objective, and standardized assessment instrument.

SAQ-Adult Probation III

The SAQ-Adult Probation III is designed for adult (male and female) probationer assessment. It takes 30 minutes to complete, and printed reports are available on-site within 2½ minutes of data entry. The SAQ-Adult Probation III has seven scales:
Truthfulness
Violence (Lethality)
Antisocial
Aggressiveness
Alcohol
Drugs
Stress Coping Abilities
It has been standardized and normed on over 115,000 probationers. Returned diskettes can be summarized on a state or department basis in annual summary reports, which are provided free. The SAQ-Adult Probation III is a popular test with proven reliability, validity, and accuracy.

SAQ-Short Form

The SAQ-Short Form is a concise version of the SAQ-Adult Probation III. The Short Form has 64 items and can be completed in 20 minutes. It has four scales:
Truthfulness
Alcohol
Drugs
Risk
The SAQ-Short Form has been standardized and normed on thousands of defendants and probationers. This test is brief and to the point, yet provides important attitudinal and behavioral information. The Risk Scale measures the defendant’s/probationer’s danger to self and others. The SAQ-Short Form is used in high-volume testing settings, with the reading impaired, and as an alternative to the SAQ-Adult Probation III.

Treatment Intervention Inventory

The Treatment Intervention Inventory (TII) is designed for adult treatment intake assessment. It consists of 162 items and takes 35 minutes to complete. The TII features nine scales:
Truthfulness
Anxiety
Depression
Distress
Self-Esteem
Family Issues
Alcohol
Drugs
Stress Coping Abilities
The TII is appropriate for HMOs, EAP programs, counseling intake, and chemical dependency treatment settings. The TII identifies problems that warrant referral, intervention, or treatment.

TII-Juvenile

The TII-Juvenile is designed for juvenile program intake, counseling, troubled youth, schools, HMOs, and chemical dependency treatment. It has 143 items and takes 25 to 30 minutes to complete. It has nine scales:
Truthfulness
Self-Esteem
Family Issues
Anxiety
Depression
Distress
Alcohol
Drugs
Stress Coping Abilities
The TII-Juvenile is ideal for screening troubled youth for program intake.

Veteran Information Profile

The Veteran Information Profile (VIP) is a post-deployment screening instrument or civilian reintegration test designed for evaluators that counsel or assess veterans. The VIP incorporates eight veteran post-deployment scales:
Truthfulness Scale
PTSD Scale
Civilian Reintegration Scale
Suicide Scale
Self-Esteem Scale
Alcohol Scale
Depression Scale
Drugs Scale
The VIP is a 163-item self-report test that takes around 30 minutes to complete. It can be administered via computer or paper-pencil test booklet format, enabling group testing. Regardless of administration method, all VIP tests are scored online, with reports generated and printed within three minutes of data entry. VIP tests are conveniently accessible (24/7) and affordable. For more information and to review an example VIP report, visit www.Veteran-Profile.com.

Victim Index

The Victim Index (VI) is designed for victim assessment, particularly for victims of physical and mental abuse or domestic violence. The VI has 147 items and takes 25 to 30 minutes to complete. The Victim Index features eight scales:
Truthfulness
Distress
Morale
Self-Esteem
Resistance
Substance Abuse
Stress Coping Abilities
Suicide Ideation
The VI is designed to screen victims of physical and/or mental abuse and is appropriate for adult male and female clients.

Violations Analysis Inventory

The Violations Analysis Inventory (VAI) is designed for defendants convicted of moving violations who are participating in defensive driving courses or completing traffic violator or driver safety programs. The VAI consists of 114 items and takes 20 to 25 minutes to complete. It has five scales:
Truthfulness
Attitude
Driver Risk
Stress Coping
Self-Esteem
The VAI is designed for quick assessment of attitudes and behaviors that influence driving. It helps defendants explore their attitudes and assess their driving-related behavior in a positive, rather than critical, manner.