| Abstract: | Attempted to provide a tool that could be used by preschool teachers and child-care workers to identify children who show symptoms that may suggest emotional disturbance. A modification of Rutter's Children's Behaviour Questionnaire was standardized on a sample of 496 normal and 102 emotionally disturbed preschool children. The modified questionnaire (renamed the Preschool Behavior Questionnaire) was found to possess criterion validity and high interrater and test-retest reliabilities. 3 factors were extracted and were labeled Hostile-Aggressive, Anxious-Fearful, and Hyperactive-Distractible. Data indicate that the Preschool Behavior Questionnaire may be valuable in either clinical or research settings for the first step in early detection of emotional problems. (22 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
