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NDACAN Measure Details

Behavioral Intent Scale

Description:

The Behavioral Intent Scale (adapted from Slaby, R.G. and Guerra, N.G., 1998)is designed to assess children's problem-solving strategies. Imaginary scenarios are presented in which the subject child is confronted with a social problem. The child is asked to describe what he or she would do in such a situation. After providing a first response the child is then asked “what else” he or she might do, in order to assess the ability to generate alternative solutions to social problems.

Citations

Slaby, R. G., & Guerra, N. G. (1988). Cognitive mediators of aggression in adolescent offenders: I. Assessment. Developmental Psychology, 24, 580-588. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0012-1649.24.4.580 mdjq