SWAP-200

SWAP-200 is a psychological assessment tool used by clinicians to evaluate personality disorders and clinical syndromes. It is an acronym for Shedler-Westen Assessment Procedure-200. The tool is designed to provide a comprehensive diagnostic picture of a patient's personality, including both healthy and unhealthy aspects.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The Shedler-Westen Assessment Procedure-200 (SWAP-200) is a set of 200 personality-descriptive statements that a clinician sorts into eight categories based on their applicability to the patient. The SWAP-200 is designed to capture the richness and complexity of clinical observations and to bridge the gap between clinical judgment and empirical research.

Development[edit | edit source]

The SWAP-200 was developed by Jonathan Shedler and Drew Westen in response to perceived limitations of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The developers sought to create a tool that would capture the richness and complexity of clinical observations and bridge the gap between clinical judgment and empirical research.

Use[edit | edit source]

The SWAP-200 is used in both clinical and research settings. In clinical settings, it can help clinicians formulate a comprehensive understanding of their patients' personality functioning. In research settings, it can be used to study personality disorders and clinical syndromes.

Criticism[edit | edit source]

While the SWAP-200 has been praised for its ability to capture the complexity of personality, it has also been criticized for its length and complexity. Some clinicians have also raised concerns about the subjective nature of the sorting process.

References[edit | edit source]

SWAP-200 Resources
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