Correlations between scores on a continuous performance test and parents' ratings of attention problems and impulsivity in children.

Full Abstract

This is a study of the relationship between a continuous performance test and parents' behavioral ratings of attention problems and impulsivity in 45 boys who had been referred to a clinic for learning and behavioral problems. No significant correlations obtained between these two methods of assessment. Perhaps the lack of congruence is due to the multidimensional nature of both attention problems and impulsivity. Suggestions for clinical practice and further research are discussed.

Author information

Author/s: Thompson, R W (RW); Nichols, G T (GT);

Affiliation: Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, Boys Town, NE 68010.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Psychological reports (Psychol Rep), published in UNITED STATES. (Language: eng)

Reference: 1992-Jun; vol 70 (issue 3 Pt 1) : pp 739-42

Dates: Created 1992/07/31; Completed 1992/07/31; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 1620764, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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