The Situational Confidence Questionnaire (SCQ) measures adherence to treatment in patients with addiction.

The Situational Confidence Questionnaire (SCQ) measures adherence to treatment in patients with addiction.

• A. It measures adherence to treatment
• B. It measures craving
• C. It measures social support
• D. It measures biological markers

Answer: (A)

The Situational Confidence Questionnaire focuses on a person’s confidence to resist using in real-world, high-risk situations—essentially measuring self-efficacy related to craving and potential relapse. It isn’t designed to assess whether someone is following their treatment plan, nor to gauge social support, nor to detect biological markers. Because of that, the option closest in concept is craving, since the SCQ assesses the ability to cope with urges and cravings in various contexts. Adherence to treatment would be captured by adherence scales, social support by support measures, and biological markers by lab tests.

The Situational Confidence Questionnaire focuses on a person’s confidence to resist using in real-world, high-risk situations—essentially measuring self-efficacy related to craving and potential relapse. It isn’t designed to assess whether someone is following their treatment plan, nor to gauge social support, nor to detect biological markers. Because of that, the option closest in concept is craving, since the SCQ assesses the ability to cope with urges and cravings in various contexts. Adherence to treatment would be captured by adherence scales, social support by support measures, and biological markers by lab tests.