Becks depression inventory is one of the most widely used psychometric tests and the most significant benefit of using it is because it is standardized and very reliable.
It really changed the way depression was previously viewed from psychodynamic view point to the present view which centers on the patients own thought or cognition.
i have been in a flood. to keep your self safe during a flood you should not drive through water because the road might be washed out also get to higher ground and wait for emergency services to find you also pack some food and cold water because you might have so get up on your roof.