Like the CIWA-Ar the self-anchored scale also created on a 7-point-rating, in order to show the correlation between the two measurements. This type of measurement is often used to record the intensity of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (Pichot & Smock, 2011, p.32). Commonly, SUD individuals know when they are experiencing anxiety followed by knowing the difference between severe and mild levels of anxiety. According to Bloom and Fisher (1982, p.169), “self-anchored scales have a high validity, but have little ability to collect reliable data since the scales are specifically designed for each client” (Pichot & Smock, 2011, p.32). Overall, self-anchored rating scales allow the clients to provide input and internal insight without relying on only the observed
Like the CIWA-Ar the self-anchored scale also created on a 7-point-rating, in order to show the correlation between the two measurements. This type of measurement is often used to record the intensity of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (Pichot & Smock, 2011, p.32). Commonly, SUD individuals know when they are experiencing anxiety followed by knowing the difference between severe and mild levels of anxiety. According to Bloom and Fisher (1982, p.169), “self-anchored scales have a high validity, but have little ability to collect reliable data since the scales are specifically designed for each client” (Pichot & Smock, 2011, p.32). Overall, self-anchored rating scales allow the clients to provide input and internal insight without relying on only the observed