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Bullock, Lyndal M.; Wilson, Michael J. – Pointer, 1986
The authors discuss the nature, use, and application of behavioral rating scales for students with behavior disorders. An annotated list of eight behavioral rating scales is included. (CL)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales
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Sprague, Robert L.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1989
Individuals with developmental disability (n=400) were assessed with the "Dyskinesia Identification System: Condensed User Scale" (DISCUS), a 15-item tardive dyskinesia rating scale shortened from the "Dyskinesia Identification System-Coldwater." Based on interrater reliability, 2-week stability, and other analyses, DISCUS is…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Rating Scales, Clinical Diagnosis, Developmental Disabilities
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Prout, H. Thompson; Ingram, Richard E. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1982
The rationale for using a behavioral assessment approach in the evaluation of hyperactivity is explained, and the various procedures for behaviorally assessing hyperactivity are reviewed. Guidelines and resources are also suggested for the practitioner to use in behavioral assessment of hyperactivity. (SW)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Rating Scales, Clinical Diagnosis
Haladyna, Thomas M. – 1997
This guide is designed to help teachers create test items that measure a variety of higher level thinking abilities. Part One, "Foundations for Item Writing," provides a context for item writing. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the book and defines basic concepts, principles, and terminology. Chapter 2 integrates research literature to…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Classification, Evaluation Methods
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Matson, Johnny L.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1991
Social skills and levels of inappropriate assertiveness/impulsiveness were assessed using the Matson Evaluation of Social Skills with Youngsters, with 17 autistic children (ages 2-21) and 17 matched nonautistic children. Significant differences in both appropriate and inappropriate social behaviors were found. Results suggest the importance of…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Autism, Basic Skills, Behavior Patterns
Keefe, James W. – 1989
In 1986, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) published a new learning style instrument, the NASSP Learning Style Profile (LSP). The LSP offers educators a well-validated and easy to use instrument for diagnosing the cognitive styles, perceptual response tendencies, and study and instructional preferences of middle level…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Style, Cognitive Tests, Educational Environment
Seraydarian, Elizabeth – 1991
This practicum examined the maintenance in eight emotionally disturbed children (ages 7-13) of three appropriate classroom behaviors taught during a 10-week inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. In the hospital school setting the focus was on: (1) appropriate interactions with teachers; (2) appropriate interactions with peers; and (3) appropriate…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Rating Scales