<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat other diagnostic tests or evaluations can be used for Major Depressive Disorder?  <response>: <reason> A number of psychological tests can be used to help in the diagnosis and assessment of treatment efficacy in patients with major depressive disorder. These include: Rating scales: Scored by patients: Beck Depression Inventory BDI Zung Self-rating Scale Scored by the examiner: Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression HAM-D Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale MADRS Rorschach test: This test is a standardized set of 10 inkblots scored by the examiner. Thematic apperception test TAT: A series of 30 pictures showing ambiguous situations and interpersonal events. Patients are asked to create a story about each picture. Patients with major depressive disorder tend to create depressed stories. 