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Weisz, John R.; Chorpita, Bruce F.; Frye, Alice; Ng, Mei Yi; Lau, Nancy; Bearman, Sarah Kate; Ugueto, Ana M.; Langer, David A.; Hoagwood, Kimberly E. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2011
Objective: To complement standardized measurement of symptoms, we developed and tested an efficient strategy for identifying (before treatment) and repeatedly assessing (during treatment) the problems identified as most important by caregivers and youths in psychotherapy. Method: A total of 178 outpatient-referred youths, 7-13 years of age, and…
Descriptors: Mental Disorders, Check Lists, Caregivers, Test Validity
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Achenbach, Thomas M.; Edelbrock, Craig S. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1979
Reports construction of editions of the child behavior profile for boys aged 12-16 and girls aged 6-11 and 12-16 years, as well as reliability and stability findings, comparisons between normal children and those referred for mental health services, and comparisons with findings for 6- to 11-year-old boys. (Author)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Children
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Thompson, Robert J., Jr. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1980
Although differences in composite Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children--Revised (WISC-R) measures were exhibited by children with mental retardation, learning disabilities, and psychological or behavioral disorders, few significant group differences were exhibited. Caution is necessary in making diagnostic statements based on WISC-R profile…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Children, Diagnostic Tests, Intelligence Tests
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Hill, Laura G.; Coie, John D.; Lochman, John E.; Greenberg, Mark T. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2004
Accurate, early screening is a prerequisite for indicated interventions intended to prevent development of externalizing disorders and delinquent behaviors. Using the Fast Track longitudinal sample of 396 children drawn from high-risk environments, the authors varied assumptions about base rates and examined effects of multiple-time-point and…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Delinquency, Screening Tests, Early Intervention