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Shashi, V.; Veerapandiyan, A.; Schoch, K.; Kwapil, T.; Keshavan, M.; Ip, E.; Hooper, S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: Although distinctive neuropsychological impairments have been delineated in children with chromosome 22q11 deletion syndrome (22q11DS), social skills and social cognition remain less well-characterised. Objective: To examine social skills and social cognition and their relationship with neuropsychological function/behaviour and…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Control Groups, Check Lists
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Holifield, Joseph E.; Nelson, W. Michael, III; Hart, Kathleen J. – Journal of Adolescent Research, 2002
Explored psychological effects of sexual abuse in adolescents by comparing Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory profiles of sexually abused adolescents with those of nonabused adolescents with behavior problems. Found significant differences on four of the scales. Sexually abused adolescents revealed more severe pychopathology than the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Behavior Problems, Comparative Analysis
Latkovich, Sharon A. – 1996
The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) is used to assess the behavioral problems and social competencies of children. Its broad usage in both a practitioner and research context has led to misapplications as compared to the CBCL's original intended purpose. Practical applications vary from the more traditional mental health centers and medical…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Diagnostic Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
THORNTON, SAM M. – 1968
A THIRD AND FINAL PHASE OF A THREE-PHASE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE PROGRAM WAS COMPLETED DURING THE SUMMER OF 1967. THIS "CHILD STUDY" SERVICE WAS CARRIED OUT IN THE HEAD START CENTERS OF THE DELTA REGION OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI. THE CHILDREN ATTENDING THE HEAD START PROGRAM WERE ABOUT EQUALLY REPRESENTED BY CAUCASIANS AND NEGROES. AN AVERAGE…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Development Specialists, Child Psychology, Consultation Programs
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Wilson, Michael J.; And Others – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1987
The Behavioral Dimensions Rating Scale was administered to both emotionally disturbed and normal students. The factor structure was found, using confirmatory factor analysis, to be invariant over these groups. Thus, the construct validity of the instrument was supported as a measure of disturbance of school age children. (Author/KS)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Diagnostic Tests, Elementary School Students
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Schum, Robert – Volta Review, 2004
This article discusses issues involved in psychological assessment of children with hearing loss who have additional disabilities or special needs. It provides recommendations for appropriate methods of assessment that accommodate the communication difficulties associated with hearing loss. This article includes assessment procedures for children…
Descriptors: Sensory Integration, Visual Impairments, Psychological Evaluation, Learning Disabilities
Lambert, Nadine; Grossman, Herbert – 1964
Medical factors were assessed in 20 children (grades 1 to 10) with behavior and learning problems, and an educational program was subsequently offered. All 20 had their case histories taken, were given pediatric and open electroencephalograph examinations, and were evaluated by psychological tests. One team of physicians found no clearly defined…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Behavior Problems, Clinical Diagnosis, Educational Diagnosis