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Journal of Pediatric Psychology 8(4) pp. 359-366, 1983
© 1983 Society of Pediatric Psychology

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The Personality Inventory for Children (PIC): Its Clinical Utility with Hyperactive Children1

Michael J. Breen and Russell A. Barkley2

University of Denver, Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry, Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee

2 All correspondence should be sent to Russell A. Barkley, Chief, Neuropsychology Section, Medical College of Wisconsin, 9001 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226.

The present study compared 26 hyperactive boys with 26 normal boys 6 to 9 years of age to assess the ability of the Personality Inventory for Children (PIC) to differentiate these groups. Results found that all 16 PIC scales differentiated these groups. Using the cutting scores suggested by the developers of the PIC, 96% of the children were correctly classified using the Adjustment scale while 92% and 86% were so classified using the Hyperactivity and Social Skills scales, respectively. Problems with depression, achievement, and development were also prevalent in the hyperactive group. Results suggest that the PIC adequately discriminates these groups and may be useful in revealing other significant areas of maladjustment.

Key words: Hyperactivity; Personality Inventory for Children; noncompliance; behavior rating scales; attention deficit disorder.


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