What is the difference between the MISA and the BASC-2?

Answer 1

The MISA, which stands for the, McGhee-Mangrum Inventory of School Adjustment, is used by counselors, school psychologists, behavioral specialists, and other mental health professionals, to screen social-emotional and behavioral problems in students. The MISA measures the broad areas of Attention/Academics, Impulsivity, Anxiety, Oppositional Behavior and Aggressive Behavior. The BASC-2, which stands for the, Behavior Assessment System for Children, Second Edition, is used by school psychologists and clinical psychologists to measure and diagnose the presence of clinically related mental health and behavioral problems. Among other broad areas, the BASC-2 measures Aggression, Conduct Problems, Social Skills, Study Skills, Somatization, and Depression. This answer represents a broad overview of both assessment instruments and does not describe aspects of ages covered, reliability, or validity. It is best to refer to the examiner manual of each inventory to obtain such technical information.