<P> Total scores on the ATEC range from 0 - 180 and are calculated by summing the scores of each subscale . In general, a higher score indicates a greater degree of impairment from symptoms . Responses to each question are assigned a numeric value, and then added together . </P> <Ul> <Li> In sections 1 - 3, an answer of "not true / descriptive" receives 0 points, an answer of "somewhat true / descriptive" receives 1 point, and an answer of "very true / descriptive" receives 2 points . </Li> <Li> In section 4, an answer of "not a problem" receives 0 points, an answer of a "minor problem" receives 1 point, an answer of a "moderate problem" receives 2 points, and an answer of a "serious problem" receives 3 points . </Li> </Ul> <Li> In sections 1 - 3, an answer of "not true / descriptive" receives 0 points, an answer of "somewhat true / descriptive" receives 1 point, and an answer of "very true / descriptive" receives 2 points . </Li> <Li> In section 4, an answer of "not a problem" receives 0 points, an answer of a "minor problem" receives 1 point, an answer of a "moderate problem" receives 2 points, and an answer of a "serious problem" receives 3 points . </Li>

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