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Showing 1 to 20 of 58 for “"Assessment battery"”.
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Validity and reliability of the executive and memory sections of the Groote Schuur neurocognitive assessment battery
In this study, a new screening battery is proposed as a replacement for the Mini-Mental State Examination (Folstein, Folstein, & McHugh, 1975), which has proven to have restricted diagnostic utility in the assessment of neurological patients in a South African Neurology ward. The authors know of no …
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Descriptive Analysis of Preseason Baseline Data Collected from University Varsity Student-Athletes Using a Comprehensive Assessment Battery
… varsity student-athletes using a comprehensive battery of assessments and to examine the effects of sex, concussion history and their interaction on variables. 325 student-athletes (165 males; 160 females) completed one or more of the following assessments: Sport Concussion Assessment Tool-5 …
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A joint confirmatory factor analysis of the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, second edition, and the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities, third edition, with preschool children
… to explore the construct validity of the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, Second Edition (KABC-II; Kaufman & Kaufman, 2004a) and the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities, Third Edition (WJ-III COG; Woodcock, McGrew, & Mather, 2001) with a sample of 200 preschool children, ranging …
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Modeling information processing components and structural knowledge representations in pilot judgment
… 15 low-time) completed a cognitive capabilities assessment battery. This assessment battery was comprised of two components: domain-independent information processing measures, and measures of domain-specific knowledge representations. These pilots then flew MIDIS, a microcomputer-based decision …
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A theory-based investigation of leisure time physical activity among college students
… collected via a self-report class-room based assessment battery. The assessment battery contained questions related to leisure time physical activity, TPB constructs descriptive norm and self-efficacy and demographic information. In general, the results of this research indicate the utility of …
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Cognitive and Perceptual-Motor Indicators of Lateralized vs. Diffuse Brain Damage in Adults.
Among the goals of the neuropsychological assessment are to detect the presence of brain damage, localize which areas of the brain may be dysfunctional and describe subsequent functional impairments. The sensitivity of neuropsychological instruments in carrying out these functions is a question of …
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The relationship between motor proficiency, bilateral vestibular hypofunction and dynamic visual acuity in children with congenital or early acquired sensorineural hearing loss
… was evaluated by means of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2, dynamic visual acuity was determined by means of the Dynamic Visual Acuity Test, and vestibular function with the Southern California Postrotary Nystagmus Test.
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Behaviour and social functioning in children with developmental coordination disorder
… study from three sources: a neurodevelopmental assessment clinic, the Dyspraxia Foundation and through informal contact. Informed consent was given by 107 families. Parents completed the Movement Assessment Battery Checklist, (Henderson & Sugden 1992) the Rutter A (2) parent questionnaire …
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The utility of the McCarron-Dial System in determining location of brain lesion.
Among the goals of neuropsychological assessment are to detect the presence of brain damage, localize which areas of the brain may be dysfunctional, and describe subsequent functional impairments. The sensitivity of neuropsychological instruments in carrying out these functions has long been a …
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Temperament, cognition, social skills, and play in young children
… from preschoolteachers using the Temperament Assessment Battery for Children (Martin, 1988) and Social Skills Rating System (Gresham & Elliott, 1990). Preschoolers' cognition was measured by the Bracken Basic Concept Scale (Bracken, 1984) and play styles were obtained through systematic …
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The relationship between resilience, anxiety and depression among university students
… and the Beck Anxiety Inventory comprised the assessment battery used in this study. The data analysis method used was Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA) and multiple regression analysis. The findings indicated that resilience and the distinct facets of resilience such as Tenacity …
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Profiles of Neuropsychological Functioning in Children and Adolescents with Spina Bifda
… myelomeningocele (ages 8-15) completed a brief assessment battery. Hierarchical and non-hierarchical cluster analyses were used to identify and confirm a cluster solution. Hypothesized predictors of cluster membership included lesion level, number of shunt surgeries, history of seizures, age, …
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The Effect of Child Gender on Parent Ratings of Temperament and Behavior
… of their children play a significant role in the assessment process. However, past research on rating scales has focused largely on teacher ratings. Less frequent studies on parent rating scales have predominant!}' used mothers' ratings and omitted fathers' ratings. In addition, research comparing …
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The Effect of Ses on Parent Ratings of Termperament and Behavior
… father ratings were obtained on the Temperament Assessment Battery for Children-Revised (TAB-R) and Conners Parent Rating Scale-48 (CPRS-48) for a sample of 64 preschool children within low, middle, and high SES groups. Internal consistencies were established to be .70 or above on the majority of …
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The impact of pre-treatment identification of personality style and personality disorder symptoms on psychotherapy outcomes in a training clinic
… a pre-treatment, dimensional personality assessment to clients seeking treatment at university-based counseling centers, a multi-phase study was conducted. This study sought to replicate the results of a recent study conducted by Ryder, Costa Jr., and Bagby (2007) regarding the validity of …
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The Identification of Spanish-Speaking Children with Speech and Language Handicaps: An Analysis of Current Assessment Practices in Speech and Language Therapy Programs with Proposed Assessment Guidelines
… and (3) to develop a comprehensive set of assessment guidelines. Procedure A 27-item survey instrument constructed by the researcher was distributed to 408 individuals in Los Angeles County, selected from the 1980 membership directory of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and …
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IMPROVING THE LONGITUDINAL ASSESSMENT OF ADHD IN PEDIATRICALLY AND PSYCHIATRICALLY REFERRED SAMPLES
<p>The assessment and diagnostic process for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is beset with complications relating to the subjectivity of symptom reporting, the nonspecific and dimensional nature of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, the high prevalence of psychiatric …
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