CBCL and SCID Flashcards
What does the Achenbach Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL) measure?
The Achenbach Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL) measures a broad range of emotional and behavioural problems.
What is the age range for the CBCL?
2 Versions
1.5 to 5 years
6 to 18 years
How are items scored on the CBCL?
3 point likert scale
0 = Not True
1 = Somewhat or Sometimes True
2 = Very True or Often True.
How many scales on the CBCL?
8 Syndrome scales
2 Broadband scales
6 DSM scales
Total Problem score
What are the 8 Syndrome scales of the CBCL?
Anxious/Depressed
Withdrawn/Depressed
Somatic Complaints
Social Problems
Thought Problems
Attention Problems
Rule-Breaking Behaviour
Aggressive Behaviour
What are the 2 Broadband scales of the CBCL?
Internalising Problems: Reflects problems that are directed inward and often associated with internal distress.
Externalising Problems: Reflects problems that are directed outward and often associated with disruptive behaviour.
How are the Broadband scales of the CBCL constructed?
The Broadband scales are constructed by combining Syndrome scales
Internal Problems: Anxious/Depressed, Withdrawn/Depressed, and Somatic Complaints scales.
External Problems: Rule-Breaking Behaviour and Aggressive Behaviour scales.
What are the 6 DSM Orientated scales of the CBCL
Affective Problems
Anxiety Problems
Somatic Problems
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Problems
Oppositional Defiant Problems
Conduct Problems
What is the Total Problem Score of the CBCL and how is it calculated?
The Total Problem Score Provides an overall score of the child’s behavioural and emotional functioning by summing all Syndrome scores.
How are the scores for the CBCL interpreted?
Items are summed to create raw scores for each scale.
Raw scores are converted to T-scores, with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10
What are the normal and clinical ranges for T-scores on the CBCL?
Mean = 50, SD = 10
Normal Range
T-scores below 65
(1.5 SD)
Borderline Clinical Range
T-scores between 65 and 70
(1.5 - 2 SD)
Clinical Range
T-scores above 70
( > 2 SD)
What are the clinical uses for the CBCL?
Assist in Diagnosis by identifying symptom patterns consistent with DSM criteria
Treatment Planning and Monitoring
What are the disorders the CBCL can assist in diagnosing?
Major Depressive Disorder
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Conduct Disorder
Somatic Symptom Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
What does the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM (SCID) measure?
The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM (SCID) is a diagnostic tool that is widely used in clinical and research settings to assess and diagnose psychiatric disorders according to the criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
What is the age range for the SCID?
18 years +
The SCID can be adapted for use with adolescents typically aged 13 to 17 years
