General Information

The Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scale for Children can be used by teachers to measure several different dimensions of a child's school functioning.

Number of Versions:	1
Version:	Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scale for Children
Author(s):	Ronald Neeper, Benjamin B. Lahey, Paul J. Frick
Date of Publication:	1990
Material(s) Needed for Test:	Instrument
Manual:	Available
Time to Administer:	10-15 minutes
Charge for one form or kit:	Yes

Purpose and Nature of Test

Construct(s) Measured:	Provides a teacher rating of cognitive, social, emotional and behavioral dimensions.
Population for which designed:	Age Range: 6 through 14 years old
Method of Administration:	Individual
Source of Information:	Teacher
Subtests and Scores:	Inattention-Disorganization, Reading Problems, Cognitive Deficits, Oppositional-Conduct Disorders, Motor Hyperactivity, Anxiety, Sluggish Tempo, Daydreaming, Social Competence
Number of Items:	70
Type of Scale:	Likert

Technical Evaluation

Norms: 

Sample Size:	Not reported by author(s).
Population:	This is a nationally normed instrument.
Culture/ethnicity:	Not reported by author(s).
SES Level:	Not reported by author(s).

Reliability: 

Psychometric information:	Provided for Subscales.
The range of Test-Retest Value:	Not assessed
The range of Inter-rater reliability:	Not assessed
The range of Internal consistency:	Not assessed

Validity: 

Criterion validity data has not been presented or published in study.

Practical Evaluation

Scoring Procedure:	Manual Scoring
Examiner Qualifications and Training Required:	Masters Degree
Permission Required to Use Instrument:	Yes
If yes, by whom:	Psychological Corporation

Notes

Original Reference(s):
Other Reference(s):	Frick, P. J., O'Brien, B. S., Wootton, J. M., & McBurnett, K. (1994). Psychopathy and conduct problems in children. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 103 (4), 700-707.
Other:	This instrument's manual is available and is priced at $65.00. (ISBN 015-8036-565)

Contact

Organization:	The Psychological Corporation
Address:	19500 Bulverde Road
City:	San Antonio
State:	TX
Zip:	78259-3701
Phone:	(800) 211-8378
Fax:	(800) 232-1223
E-mail:	customer_service@harcourt.com
Website:	http://harcourtassessment.com/HAIWEB/Cultures/en-us/default

Last updated by Violence Institute of New Jersey:  January 2007