The Child Behavior Scale: A Teacher-Report Measure of Young Children's Aggressive, Withdrawn, and Prosocial Behaviors.

Ladd, Gary W.; Profilet, Susan Muth

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Publication Date: 1996

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The Child Behavior Scale: A Teacher-Report Measure of Young Children's Aggressive, Withdrawn, and Prosocial Behaviors.

Ladd, Gary W.; Profilet, Susan Muth

Developmental Psychology, v32 n6 p1008-24 Nov 1996

Evaluated the reliability and validity of the Child Behavior Scale (CBS), designed to assess behavioral indicators of risk and competence in young children. In the spring and fall, teachers used the CBS to rate their kindergarten children and sociometric measures were administered to children. Found that scores for six CBS subscales were internally consistent, distinct, and stable over time. (BC)

Descriptors: Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Anxiety, Behavior Rating Scales, Child Behavior, Hyperactivity, Kindergarten Children, Preschool Teachers, Primary Education, Prosocial Behavior, Sociometric Techniques, Test Reliability, Test Validity

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Language: English

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