Thompson R J, Merritt K A, Keith B R, Murphy L B, Johndrow D A
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710.
J Clin Psychol. 1992 Nov;48(6):739-43. doi: 10.1002/1097-4679(199211)48:6<739::aid-jclp2270480607>3.0.co;2-1.
This study provides validity information about the Missouri Children's Behavior Checklist (MCBC) classifications system with nonreferred children. MCBC behavior patterns of 41 children were related to DSM-III symptomatology ascertained through a structured clinical interview, the Child Assessment Schedule, conducted with the mother. The findings indicated that considering the Undifferentiated Disturbance pattern as an indicator of poor adjustment may be unwarranted with nonreferred children.