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Conners 4 Manual

Appendix C: Items by Scale, Tables


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Table C.10. Inattention/Executive Dysfunction: Conners 4

P Item #

T Item #

P/T Item Text

SR Item #

SR Item Text

2

2

Is forgetful in daily activities.

2

I forget to do things.

5

5

Avoids or dislikes things that take a lot of effort and are not fun.

6

I don’t like doing things that make me think hard for a long time.

7

7

Has trouble getting started on tasks or projects.

11

I have trouble getting started on things I’m supposed to do.

10

10

Is easily distracted.

14

I am easily distracted.

15

13

Doesn’t seem to listen to what people are saying to them.

18

People don’t think I’m listening to them.

19

17

Doesn’t finish schoolwork, work, or other tasks.

22

I don’t finish things I start, like schoolwork, work, or other tasks.

26

24

Has trouble getting back on task after being interrupted.

29

It’s hard for me to get back to work after I’ve been interrupted.

32

29

Fails to follow through on instructions.

35

I have trouble following instructions.

42

38

Has difficulty managing their time.

43

It’s hard for me to manage my time.

48

43

Has trouble concentrating.

48

I have trouble concentrating.

57

52

Has trouble organizing tasks or activities.

60

I have trouble keeping my things organized.

62

55

Fails to pay close attention to details.

66

It’s hard for me to pay attention to details.

66

59

Makes careless mistakes in schoolwork or other activities.

69

I make careless mistakes.

71

66

Has trouble planning ahead.

74

I have trouble planning ahead.

79

73

Loses or misplaces things that they need.

81

I lose things that I need.

n/a

n/a

n/a

92

I avoid doing things that make me think hard for a long time.

87

81

Gets so focused on something that they lose track of what is going on around them.

n/a

n/a

93

87

Has a hard time prioritizing tasks.

96

It’s hard for me to figure out what to do first.

102

95

Has a short attention span.

104

It’s hard for me to pay attention for a long time.

105

96

Has trouble changing from one task to another.

106

I have trouble changing from one task to another.

107

98

Has trouble staying focused on work or play for a long time.

108

I have trouble focusing for a long time.

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Table C.19. DSM ADHD Symptoms Scales: Conners 4

P Item #

T Item #

P/T Item Text

SR Item #

SR Item Text

DSM ADHD Inattentive Symptoms

2

2

Is forgetful in daily activities.

2

I forget to do things.

5

5

Avoids or dislikes things that take a lot of effort and are not fun.

6

I don’t like doing things that make me think hard for a long time.

10

10

Is easily distracted.

14

I am easily distracted.

15

13

Doesn’t seem to listen to what people are saying to them.

18

People don’t think I’m listening to them.

19

17

Doesn’t finish schoolwork, work, or other tasks.

22

I don’t finish things I start, like schoolwork, work, or other tasks.

32

29

Fails to follow through on instructions.

35

I have trouble following instructions.

57

52

Has trouble organizing tasks or activities.

60

I have trouble keeping my things organized.

62

55

Fails to pay close attention to details.

66

It’s hard for me to pay attention to details.

66

59

Makes careless mistakes in schoolwork or other activities.

69

I make careless mistakes.

79

73

Loses or misplaces things that they need.

81

I lose things that I need.

n/a

n/a

n/a

92

I avoid doing things that make me think hard for a long time.

107

98

Has trouble staying focused on work or play for a long time.

108

I have trouble focusing for a long time.

DSM ADHD Hyperactive/Impulsive Symptoms

3

3

Leaves their seat when they should stay seated.

3

I get out of my seat when I am not supposed to.

14

12

Needs to be moving around.

17

I feel like I need to be moving around.

47

42

Talks too much.

47

I talk too much.

50

45

Has difficulty waiting for their turn.

50

I have trouble waiting for my turn.

51

47

Runs or climbs when they are not supposed to.

52

I run or climb even when I am not supposed to.

55

50

Interrupts other people’s conversations, games, or activities.

57

I interrupt people when they are talking or playing games.

60

54

Is unable to be quiet when playing or using free time.

64

I can’t play or do things quietly.

75

70

Intrudes on or takes over what others are doing.

n/a

n/a

86

80

Has trouble sitting still.

88

It’s hard for me to sit still.

95

89

Acts as if driven by a motor.

98

I feel like I am driven by a motor.

106

97

Blurts out answers before the question has been completed.

107

I blurt out the answer before the question is finished.

108

99

Fidgets or squirms in their seat.

109

I fidget or squirm in my seat.

111

102

Is restless.

112

I feel restless.

Note. DSM Total ADHD Symptoms Scale consists of all items from the DSM ADHD Inattentive Symptoms and DSM ADHD Hyperactive/impulsive Symptoms Scales. Please see appendix D for a list of DSM Symptom Criterion and corresponding Conners 4 items across all rater forms.

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Table C.21. DSM Conduct Disorder Symptoms: Conners 4

P Item #

T Item #

P/T Item Text

SR Item #

SR Item Text

6

6

Physically hurts people.

10

I hurt people by doing things like punching, kicking, or scratching.

17

15

Steals while confronting a person (for example, mugging, purse snatching, or armed robbery).

20

I steal from people by robbing them.

21

19

Starts fights with people.

24

I start fights with other people.

27

25

Steals valuable things secretly (for example, through shoplifting or forgery).

30

I steal valuable things when no one is watching.

29

26

Has intentionally set fires for the purpose of causing damage.

32

I set things on fire to cause damage.

33

30

Bullies, threatens, or scares others.

36

I bully, threaten, or scare others.

44

39

Has broken into someone else’s house, building, or car.

44

I’ve broken into houses, buildings, or cars.

61

n/a

Stays out at night, even though it breaks the rules.

65

I stay out at night, even though it breaks the rules.

68

62

Lies to avoid having to do something or to get things.

71

I tell lies to get out of doing things or to get stuff.

70

65

Is cruel to animals.

73

I do things to hurt animals.

81

75

Intentionally damages or destroys things that belong to others.

83

I destroy things on purpose that belong to others.

84

79

Uses a weapon to scare or hurt people.

87

I use a weapon to scare or hurt people.

90

84

Skips classes.

93

I skip classes.

101

94

Has forced someone into sexual activity.

103

I made someone do something sexual against their will.

104

n/a

Has run away from home for at least one night.

105

I have run away from home for at least one night.

Note. Please see appendix D for a list of DSM Symptom Criterion and corresponding Conners 4 items across all rater forms.

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Table C.29. Inattention/Executive Dysfunction: Conners 4–Short

P Item #

P Item Text

T Item #

T Item Text

SR Item #

SR Item Text

2

Avoids or dislikes things that take a lot of effort and are not fun.

4

Avoids or dislikes things that take a lot of effort and are not fun.

42

I avoid doing things that make me think hard for a long time.

4

Has trouble getting started on tasks or projects.

n/a

n/a

7

I have trouble getting started on things I’m supposed to do.

12

Doesn’t finish schoolwork, work, or other tasks.

10

Doesn’t finish schoolwork, work, or other tasks.

n/a

n/a

21

Has difficulty managing their time.

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

25

Has trouble staying focused on work or play for a long time.

45

Has trouble staying focused on work or play for a long time.

24

I have trouble focusing for a long time.

27

Has trouble concentrating.

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

32

Has trouble organizing tasks or activities.

28

Has trouble organizing tasks or activities.

29

I have trouble keeping my things organized.

38

Gets so focused on something that they lose track of what is going on around them.

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

40

Has a hard time prioritizing tasks.

n/a

n/a

43

It’s hard for me to figure out what to do first.

45

Has trouble changing from one task to another.

43

Has trouble changing from one task to another.

3

I have trouble changing from one task to another.

n/a

n/a

2

Is forgetful in daily activities.

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

6

Doesn’t seem to listen to what people are saying to them.

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

14

Fails to follow through on instructions.

15

I have trouble following instructions.

n/a

n/a

19

Fails to pay close attention to details.

31

It’s hard for me to pay attention to details.

n/a

n/a

35

Makes careless mistakes in schoolwork or other activities.

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

9

I am easily distracted.

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

34

I lose things that I need.