Journal of Pediatric Psychology 3(1) pp. 35-43, 1978
© 1978 Society of Pediatric Psychology
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Hyperactivity: Operationalization of Traits using a Structured Behavioral Interview: A Pilot Study
Lafayette Clinic Detroit, Michigan
A behavioral interview was developed for use in the assessment of hyperactivity. This standardized procedure was carried out with the mothers of a sample of 18 hyperactive children. The means, standard deviations, and inter-rater reliabilities for individual items and for the interview as a whole are reported. The possible uses of this structured interview are discussed.