The BDI was originally administered by a trained interviewer, while the patient read a copy (2, p562); it is more commonly self-administered now, taking five to ten minutes. Administration instructions are in the manual (1), and in the Appendix of Beck’s book (5, pp336–337). If the respondent selects more than one statement in any group, the higher value is recorded; if his feelings lie between two alternatives, the one that is closer is scored. Computerized forms of the BDI are available (4, p80).