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Journal of Pediatric Psychology 3(3) pp. 113-121, 1978
© 1978 Society of Pediatric Psychology

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Infant Scales in the Pediatric Setting: The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale and the Carey Infant Temperament Questionnaire

Anita Miller Sostek

Georgetown University School of Medicine

Requests for reprints should be sent to Anita Sostek, Division of Newborn Medicine, Georgetown University Hospital. 3800 Reservoir Road, N. W. Washington, DC 20007.

The Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Scale items and scoring techniques are described. Research comparing populations has shown cross-cultural differences and relationships between newborn behavior and addiction, obstetrical medication, risk status, and mother-infant interaction. Clinical and social applications and prediction to later infancy are reviewed. The Carey Questionnaire assesses infant temperament between 4 and 8 months. The items and scoring procedures are summarized and compared with the New York Longitudinal Study Interview. Carey temperament scores are relatively stable and have been related to behavior problems, infant development, risk status, and mother-infant interaction patterns. The use of both scales for investigating direction of effects in parent-infant relationships is discussed. Critical comments are offered.


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