Which instrument has a 93% rate of accuracy in identifying individuals with substance-related disorders?

• A. MBTI
• B. CoGAT
• C. SASSI-4
• D. SASSI-A4

Answer: (C)

Focusing on accuracy in screening for substance-related disorders, the key idea is that only a tool designed to detect these problems should be used when the goal is identifying individuals who may have a substance use issue. The MBTI is a personality type measure, and the CoGAT assesses cognitive abilities; neither is intended as a screening tool for substance use disorders. The SASSI family, on the other hand, is specifically created to screen for substance-related problems. Among these, the SASSI-4—the adult version—has validation data showing about 93% accuracy in correctly identifying individuals with a substance-related disorder. That strong performance makes it the best choice for this question. There is also an adolescent form (SASSI-A4), but the 93% accuracy figure cited in this context aligns with the adult version.