What is the CARS2? Be detailed

Learning Goal: I’m working on a writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Review the CARS2 Manual: Please Read: CARS-2_manuel.pdf

Manual is below as well Write a detailed outline and make sure to include the following (Please answer in number format, so it is clear that you covered all areas specified). Thank you!

1. What is the CARS2? Be detailed
2. What is the purpose of CARS2?
3. Can you make a diagnosis based on the CARS2 alone? Why?
4. What is the difference between the CARS2-ST and the CARS2-HF (Read the entire manual before answering)
5. Which version are we using?
6. What are the advantages of the CARS2?
7. Discuss its intended use.
8. Provide a summary of the assessment as explained in the manual. Include the following:
   1. Who should it be used with (IQ)
   2. Age
   3. When making ratings, what should you consider/compare to?
   4. Specifically, what should you base your ratings on?
   5. Before you make ratings, what should you do?
   6. What do the rating values mean?
   7. What should you take into consideration when determining the degree of abnormality?
9. How do you make observations and ratings (be detailed)
10. Review the item definitions considerations and scoring. What important takeaways do you see?
11. Review the case example. What important takeaways do you see?
12. Scoring: Based on the manual, how do you score the CARS2?