The Social Cognition and Object Relations Scale-Global Rating Method (SCORS-G) : A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians and Researchers

__The Social Cognition and Object Relations Scale-Global Rating Method (SCORS-G)__ is a clinician rated measure that can be used to code various forms of narrative material. It is comprised of eight dimensions which are scored using a seven-point Likert scale, where lower scores are indicative of more pathological aspects of object representations and higher scores are suggestive of more mature and adaptive functioning. The volume is a comprehensive reference on the 1) validity and reliability of the SCORS-G rating system; 2) in depth review of the empirical literature; 3) administration and intricacies of scoring; and 4) the implications and clinical utility of the system across settings and disciplines for clinicians and researchers. Contents 6 Acknowledgments 8 Foreword 10 Part I - History and Empirical Research 14 1 Introduction 16 2 Empirical research on the Scors-G - A Review 28 Part II - Scoring 48 3 Complexity of representations of people (COM) 50 4 Affective quality of representation (AFF) 68 5 Emotional investment in relationship (EIR) 86 6 Emotional investment in values and moral standards (EIM) 102 7 Undestanding of social causality (SC) 120 8 Experience and management of aggressive impulses (AGG) 140 9 Self-esteem (SE) 158 10 Identity and coherence of self (ICS) 176 11 Tying it all together - Effective strategies for scoring 192 12 Practice narratives 202 Part III - Clinical applications 212 13 Identifying Scors-G variables in your clinical work and associated interventions 214 14 Using Scors-G anchor points in the therapy and supervisory process 230 15 Using the Scors-G in the intake and psychological assessment process - Qualitative and quantitative approaches 242 Appendix A - Soocial congition and object relations scale-global rating method 261 Appendix B - Table of empirical research 263 References 267 Index 270 The Social Cognition and Object Relations Scale-Global Rating Method (SCORS-G) is a clinician-rated measure that can be used to code various forms of narrative material. It is comprised of eight dimensions, which are scored using a seven-point Likert scale, where lower scores are indicative of more pathological aspects of object representations and higher scores are suggestive of more mature and adaptive functioning. The volume is a comprehensive reference on the 1) validity and reliability of the SCORS-G rating system; 2) in-depth review of the empirical literature; 3) administration and intricacies of scoring; and 40 implications and clinical utility of the system across settings and disciplines for clinicians and researchers--back cover The Social Cognition and Object Relations Scale-Global Rating Method (SCORS-G) is a clinician rated system that can be used to code various forms of narrative material (e.g., Thematic Apperception Test, early memories, psychotherapy, as well as dream narratives).