A model for the behavioral assessment of behavior disorders in children: Measurement considerations and practical application

摘要: Abstract School psychologists have traditionally experienced difficulty in assessing children referred to them for behavior disorders. Given this reported difficulty, a behavioral assessment model is proposed which specifies three types of information: direct observations, rating scale data, and interview data. Characteristics these information are discussed, along with recommendations their use. Two psychological models suggested guide school through the process. Bergan's consultation recommended securing valid reliable observational Campbell Fiske's multitrait-multimethod as means logically integrating information. The notion convergence or agreement between dissimilar methods discussed.