The Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales-Second Edition (PKBS-2) is a behavior rating scale designed for use with children ages 3 through 6 years. This unique behavior rating scale is easy to use, very practical, and based on a solid foundation of research. With 76 items on two separate scales, it provides an integrated and functional appraisal of the social skills and problem behaviors of young children. The scales can be completed by a variety of behavioral informants, such as parents, teachers, and other caregivers.
Content
Social Skills, Problem Behavior Skills, Social Cooperation, Social Interaction, Social Independence, Externalizing Problems, Internalizing Problems
Administration Information
Scoring and interpretation of the PKBS, as well as using PKBS scores to make diagnostic or classification decisions, should be done only by individuals with the prerequisite knowledge and training
Access and Use
$140 (Includes test manual and 50 response forms)
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Major, S., Seabra-Santos, M. J., & Albuquerque, C. P. (2017). Validating the Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales-2: Preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 65, 86-96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2017.04.008
Psychometrics
Merrell, K. W. (1994). Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales: Test manual. Clinical Psychology Publishing Company, Inc. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED378210.pdf