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Chapter 1: Introduction
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Chapter 2: Administration
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Chapter 3: Scoring and Reports
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Chapter 4: Interpretation
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Chapter 5: Case Studies
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Chapter 6: Development
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Chapter 7: Standardization
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Chapter 8: Reliability
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Chapter 9: Validity
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Chapter 10: Fairness
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Chapter 11: Conners 4–Short
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Chapter 12: Conners 4–ADHD Index
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Appendices
Conners 4 ManualAppendix C: Items by Scale, Tables |
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Table C.1. Negative Impression Index: Conners 4 Parent
P Item # |
P Item Text |
12 |
Gets a headache when they have to pay
attention for |
31 |
It’s impossible for them to pay attention to things. |
35 |
Wants good things to happen to them. (R) |
43 |
Enjoys doing their favorite activity. (R) |
77 |
There is nothing they can pay attention to for a long time. |
85 |
Has at least one happy memory. (R) |
96 |
Is impossible to please. |
103 |
Writes reminders that they don’t remember writing. |
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Table C.2. Negative Impression Index: Conners 4 Teacher
T Item # |
T Item Text |
11 |
Wants good things to happen to them. (R) |
28 |
It’s impossible for them to pay attention to things. |
46 |
Has no control over their behavior. |
64 |
Says it’s impossible to think unless they’re moving around. |
71 |
There is nothing they can pay attention to for a long time. |
83 |
Finds it impossible to get work done because they can’t remember how to do it. |
105 |
Is hard to motivate, even with highly desirable rewards. |
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Table C.3. Negative Impression Index: Conners 4 Self-Report
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
16 |
I get a headache when I have to pay attention for a long time. |
34 |
It’s impossible for me to pay attention to things. |
51 |
I have no control over my behavior. |
54 |
I complain even when I’m having fun. |
72 |
There’s no way I can think unless I’m moving around. |
78 |
There is nothing I can focus on for a long time. |
91 |
It’s impossible for me to get my work done because I can’t remember how to do it. |
99 |
Nothing makes me happy. |
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Table C.4. Inconsistency Index: Conners 4 Parent
Pair |
P Item # |
P Item Text |
P Item # |
P Item Text |
1 |
34 |
Makes impulsive decisions. |
109 |
Is Impulsive. |
2 |
14 |
Needs to be moving around. |
86 |
Has trouble sitting still. |
3 |
28 |
Creates stress for the family. |
88 |
Creates a chaotic family life. |
4 |
16 |
Actively refuses to follow the rules. |
83 |
Actively refuses to do what adults tell them to do. |
5 |
40 |
Forgets to turn in completed work. |
64 |
Hands things in late. |
6 |
55 |
Interrupts other people’s conversations,
games, |
97 |
Talks out of turn. |
7 |
73 |
People don’t want to be friends with them. |
100 |
Has trouble making or keeping friends. |
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Table C.5. Inconsistency Index: Conners 4 Teacher
Pair |
T Item # |
T Item Text |
T Item # |
T Item Text |
1 |
31 |
Makes impulsive decisions. |
100 |
Is Impulsive. |
2 |
4 |
Loses temper. |
60 |
Has trouble controlling their temper. |
3 |
17 |
Doesn’t finish schoolwork, work, or other tasks. |
32 |
Fails to finish things they start. |
4 |
80 |
Has trouble sitting still. |
99 |
Fidgets or squirms in their seat. |
5 |
34 |
Is angry and resentful. |
104 |
Has trouble controlling their anger. |
6 |
77 |
Starts talking before people have finished speaking. |
90 |
Talks out of turn. |
7 |
22 |
Doesn’t know what their homework is or where
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37 |
Forgets to turn in completed work. |
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Table C.6. Inconsistency Index: Conners 4 Self-Report
Pair |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
1 |
104 |
It’s hard for me to pay attention for a long time. |
108 |
I have trouble focusing for a long time. |
2 |
46 |
I get tired because I worry so much. |
75 |
I worry too much about a lot of things. |
3 |
8 |
I have too much energy to stay still. |
88 |
It’s hard for me to sit still. |
4 |
12 |
I feel sad, gloomy, or irritable for many
days at |
111 |
I feel like things are not going well in my life, and I can’t do anything about it. |
5 |
68 |
I get really angry all of a sudden. |
114 |
It’s hard for me to control how angry I get. |
6 |
48 |
I have trouble concentrating. |
58 |
I get so distracted that I can’t get things done. |
7 |
7 |
I have trouble sleeping because I worry about things. |
26 |
I have trouble controlling my worries. |
8 |
31 |
My family gets frustrated with me. |
89 |
I cause problems for my family. |
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Table C.7. Severe Conduct Critical Items
P Item # |
T Item # |
P/T Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
17 |
15 |
Steals while confronting a person (for example, mugging, purse snatching, or armed robbery). |
20 |
I steal from people by robbing them. |
29 |
26 |
Has intentionally set fires for the purpose of causing damage. |
32 |
I set things on fire to cause damage. |
44 |
39 |
Has broken into someone else’s house, building, or car. |
44 |
I’ve broken into houses, buildings, or cars. |
70 |
65 |
Is cruel to animals. |
73 |
I do things to hurt animals. |
84 |
79 |
Uses a weapon to scare or hurt people. |
87 |
I use a weapon to scare or hurt people. |
101 |
94 |
Has forced someone into sexual activity. |
103 |
I made someone do something sexual against their will. |
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Table C.8. Self-Harm Critical Items
P Item # |
T Item # |
P/T Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
23 |
20 |
Has hurt themself on purpose. |
25 |
I have hurt myself on purpose. |
76 |
72 |
Has talked about, planned, or attempted suicide. |
61 |
I have thought about hurting myself. |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
79 |
I have planned or tried to hurt myself. |
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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.11. Hyperactivity: Conners 4
P Item # |
T Item # |
P/T Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
3 |
3 |
Leaves their seat when they should stay seated. |
3 |
I get out of my seat when I am not supposed to. |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
8 |
I have too much energy to stay still. |
14 |
12 |
Needs to be moving around. |
17 |
I feel like I need to be moving around. |
18 |
16 |
Isn’t aware that they are being loud. |
21 |
I don’t know that I’m being loud until someone tells me. |
47 |
42 |
Talks too much. |
47 |
I talk too much. |
51 |
47 |
Runs or climbs when they are not supposed to. |
52 |
I run or climb even when I am not supposed to. |
60 |
54 |
Is unable to be quiet when playing or using free time. |
64 |
I can’t play or do things quietly. |
69 |
63 |
Gets overly excited. |
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. |
108 |
99 |
Fidgets or squirms in their seat. |
109 |
I fidget or squirm in my seat. |
111 |
102 |
Is restless. |
112 |
I feel restless. |
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Table C.12. Impulsivity: Conners 4
P Item # |
T Item # |
P/T Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
9 |
9 |
Blurts out the first thing that comes to mind. |
13 |
I say the first thing that I think of. |
25 |
23 |
Uses other people’s things without asking permission. |
28 |
I forget to ask before using other people’s things. |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
37 |
I decide quickly without really thinking things through. |
50 |
45 |
Has difficulty waiting for their turn. |
50 |
I have trouble waiting for my turn. |
55 |
50 |
Interrupts other people’s conversations, games, or activities. |
57 |
I interrupt people when they are talking or playing games. |
75 |
70 |
Intrudes on or takes over what others are doing. |
n/a |
n/a |
89 |
82 |
Acts before thinking. |
90 |
I do things before thinking about them. |
97 |
90 |
Talks out of turn. |
100 |
I talk when it’s not my turn. |
106 |
97 |
Blurts out answers before the question has been completed. |
107 |
I blurt out the answer before the question is finished. |
109 |
100 |
Is impulsive. |
110 |
I’m impulsive. |
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Table C.13. Emotional Dysregulation: Conners 4
P Item # |
T Item # |
P/T Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
4 |
4 |
Loses temper. |
4 |
I lose my temper. |
30 |
27 |
Has trouble controlling their emotions. |
33 |
It’s hard for me to control my feelings. |
39 |
36 |
Has trouble calming down when upset. |
41 |
I have trouble calming down when I get upset. |
52 |
48 |
Says or does things they don’t mean to because they are angry. |
53 |
I say or do things I don’t mean because I’m angry. |
65 |
58 |
Gets really angry all of a sudden. |
68 |
I get really angry all of a sudden. |
80 |
74 |
Overreacts when they get upset. |
82 |
I overreact when I get upset. |
92 |
86 |
Mood changes quickly and drastically. |
95 |
My mood changes quickly. |
113 |
104 |
Has trouble controlling their anger. |
114 |
It’s hard for me to control how angry I get. |
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Table C.14. Depressed Mood: Conners 4
P Item # |
T Item # |
P/T Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
8 |
8 |
Is sad, gloomy, or irritable. |
12 |
I feel sad, gloomy, or irritable for many days at a time. |
36 |
33 |
Seems hopeless about the future. |
38 |
The future seems hopeless to me. |
54 |
49 |
Feels worthless. |
56 |
I feel worthless. |
82 |
76 |
Seems tired. |
84 |
I am tired. |
94 |
88 |
Doesn’t enjoy things like they used to. |
97 |
I don’t feel like doing things that I used to enjoy. |
110 |
101 |
Feels helpless. |
111 |
I feel like things are not going well in my life, and I can’t do anything about it. |
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Table C.15. Anxious Thoughts: Conners 4
P Item # |
T Item # |
P/T Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
7 |
I have trouble sleeping because I worry about things. |
22 |
21 |
Has trouble controlling their worries. |
26 |
I have trouble controlling my worries. |
46 |
41 |
Gets tired or worn out from worrying. |
46 |
I get tired because I worry so much. |
72 |
67 |
Worries too much about many different things. |
75 |
I worry too much about a lot of things. |
99 |
92 |
Appears tense, nervous, or jumpy. |
102 |
I feel nervous or jumpy. |
112 |
103 |
Fears they will act in a way that could lead to embarrassment or rejection. |
113 |
I’m scared that people won’t like me if they see how nervous I am. |
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Table C.16. Schoolwork: Conners 4
P Item # |
T Item # |
P/T Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
5 |
I have trouble knowing what to do even when it was just explained to me. |
24 |
22 |
Doesn’t know what their homework is or where they put it. |
27 |
I don’t know what my homework is or where I’ve put it. |
40 |
37 |
Forgets to turn in completed work. |
42 |
I forget to turn in completed work. |
56 |
51 |
Has trouble completing schoolwork or work because of distractions. |
58 |
I get so distracted that I can’t get things done. |
64 |
57 |
Hands things in late. |
67 |
I hand things in late. |
74 |
69 |
Hands in incomplete work or tests. |
77 |
I accidentally skip questions in work or tests. |
114 |
106 |
Checks their work for mistakes. (R) |
115 |
I check my work for mistakes. (R) |
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Table C.17. Peer Interactions: Conners 4
P Item # |
T Item # |
P/T Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
1 |
1 |
Gets invited to play or go out with others. (R) |
1 |
I get invited to play or go out with others. (R) |
20 |
18 |
Is annoying to peers. |
23 |
Other kids say I’m annoying. |
38 |
35 |
Peers complain about their behavior. |
40 |
Other kids complain about the way I act. |
63 |
56 |
Interacts well with peers. (R) |
n/a |
n/a |
73 |
68 |
People don’t want to be friends with them. |
76 |
People don’t want to be friends with me. |
100 |
93 |
Has trouble making or keeping friends. |
59 |
Making friends is hard for me. |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
86 |
I feel like I don’t fit in. |
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Table C.18. Family Life: Conners 4
P Item # |
P Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
n/a |
n/a |
9 |
I feel rejected by my family. |
13 |
Disrupts family activities. |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
31 |
My family gets frustrated with me. |
28 |
Creates stress for the family. |
89 |
I cause problems for my family. |
41 |
Makes it hard for the family to have fun together. |
n/a |
n/a |
53 |
Causes the family to be late for appointments or activities. |
55 |
I make my family late for things. |
58 |
Argues with family members. |
62 |
I argue with family members. |
78 |
Doesn’t get along well with family members. |
80 |
I get along well with my family. (R) |
88 |
Creates a chaotic family life. |
n/a |
n/a |
Note. The Family Life scale does not appear on the Conners 4 Teacher.
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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 |
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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 |
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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.20. DSM Oppositional Defiant Disorder Symptoms: Conners 4
P Item # |
T Item # |
P/T Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
4 |
4 |
Loses temper. |
4 |
I lose my temper. |
16 |
14 |
Actively refuses to follow the rules. |
19 |
I refuse to follow the rules. |
37 |
34 |
Is angry and resentful. |
39 |
People make me angry. |
45 |
40 |
Tries to get even with people. |
45 |
When I get mad at someone, I get even with them. |
49 |
44 |
Is irritable or easily annoyed by others. |
49 |
I am easily annoyed. |
59 |
53 |
Annoys other people on purpose. |
63 |
I annoy people on purpose. |
67 |
61 |
Upsets or offends others on purpose. |
70 |
I upset or offend others on purpose. |
83 |
78 |
Actively refuses to do what adults tell them to do. |
85 |
I refuse to do what adults ask me to do. |
91 |
85 |
Blames their mistakes or misbehavior on others. |
94 |
I blame others for my mistakes or bad behavior. |
98 |
91 |
Argues with adults. |
101 |
I argue with adults. |
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.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.22. ADHD Index: Conners 4 Parent
P Item # |
P Item Text |
10 |
Is easily distracted. |
26 |
Has trouble getting back on task after being interrupted. |
32 |
Fails to follow through on instructions. |
48 |
Has trouble concentrating. |
57 |
Has trouble organizing tasks or activities. |
93 |
Has a hard time prioritizing tasks. |
102 |
Has a short attention span. |
105 |
Has trouble changing from one task to another. |
107 |
Has trouble staying focused on work or play
|
109 |
Is impulsive. |
111 |
Is restless. |
114 |
Checks their work for mistakes. (R) |
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Table C.23. ADHD Index: Conners 4 Teacher
T Item # |
T Item Text |
2 |
Is forgetful in daily activities. |
43 |
Has trouble concentrating. |
47 |
Runs or climbs when they are not supposed to. |
52 |
Has trouble organizing tasks or activities. |
54 |
Is unable to be quiet when playing or using free time. |
55 |
Fails to pay close attention to details. |
56 |
Interacts well with peers. (R) |
69 |
Hands in incomplete work or tests. |
81 |
Gets so focused on something that they lose track of what is going on around them. |
82 |
Acts before thinking. |
95 |
Has a short attention span. |
106 |
Checks their work for mistakes. (R) |
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Table C.24. ADHD Index: Conners 4 Self-Report
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
5 |
I have trouble knowing what to do even when it was just explained to me. |
14 |
I am easily distracted. |
21 |
I don’t know that I’m being loud until someone tells me. |
31 |
My family gets frustrated with me. |
37 |
I decide quickly without really thinking things through. |
48 |
I have trouble concentrating. |
60 |
I have trouble keeping my things organized. |
66 |
It’s hard for me to pay attention to details. |
76 |
People don’t want to be friends with me. |
86 |
I feel like I don’t fit in. |
104 |
It’s hard for me to pay attention for a long time. |
112 |
I feel restless. |
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Table C.25. Additional Questions: Conners 4
P Item # |
P Item Text |
T Item # |
T Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
115 |
Describe how these behaviors cause serious problems for your child at home, in school, at work, or with their friends. |
107 |
Describe how these behaviors cause serious problems for this student in school, at work, or with their friends. |
116 |
Describe how these behaviors cause serious problems for you at home, in school, at work, or with your friends. |
116 |
Do you have any other concerns about your child? |
108 |
Do you have any other concerns about this student? |
117 |
Do you have any other problems? |
117 |
What strengths or skills does your child have? |
109 |
What strengths or skills does this student have? |
118 |
What are your main strengths or skills? |
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Table C.26. Negative Impression Index: Conners 4–Short Parent
P Item # |
P Item Text |
5 |
Gets a headache when they have to pay attention for a long time. |
17 |
Wants good things to happen to them. (R) |
18 |
It’s impossible for them to pay attention to things. |
26 |
Enjoys doing their favorite activity. (R) |
36 |
There is nothing they can pay attention to for a long time. |
41 |
Is impossible to please. |
46 |
Writes reminders that they don’t remember writing. |
50 |
Has at least one happy memory. (R) |
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Table C.27. Negative Impression Index: Conners 4–Short Teacher
T Item # |
T Item Text |
1 |
Wants good things to happen to them. (R) |
12 |
It’s impossible for them to pay attention to things. |
18 |
Says it’s impossible to think unless they’re moving around. |
26 |
Has no control over their behavior. |
33 |
There is nothing they can pay attention to for a long time. |
39 |
Finds it impossible to get work done because they can’t remember how to do it. |
41 |
Is hard to motivate, even with highly desirable rewards. |
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Table C.28. Negative Impression Index: Conners 4–Short Self-Report
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
5 |
I get a headache when I have to pay attention for a long time. |
13 |
It’s impossible for me to pay attention to things. |
21 |
I have no control over my behavior. |
22 |
I complain even when I’m having fun. |
33 |
There’s no way I can think unless I’m moving around. |
36 |
There is nothing I can focus on for a long time. |
40 |
It’s impossible for me to get my work done because I can’t remember how to do it. |
44 |
Nothing makes me happy. |
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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. |
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Table C.30. Hyperactivity: Conners 4–Short
P Item # |
P Item Text |
T Item # |
T Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
1 |
Leaves their seat when they should stay seated. |
8 |
Has trouble sitting still. |
37 |
It’s hard for me to sit still. |
7 |
Is restless. |
23 |
Is restless. |
48 |
I feel restless. |
10 |
Isn’t aware that they are being loud. |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
47 |
Needs to be moving around. |
n/a |
n/a |
6 |
I feel like I need to be moving around. |
49 |
Fidgets or squirms in their seat. |
44 |
Fidgets or squirms in their seat. |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
17 |
Talks too much. |
19 |
I talk too much. |
n/a |
n/a |
25 |
Is unable to be quiet when playing or using free time. |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
1 |
I have too much energy to stay still. |
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Table C.31. Impulsivity: Conners 4–Short
P Item # |
P Item Text |
T Item # |
T Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
3 |
Acts before thinking. |
34 |
Acts before thinking. |
39 |
I do things before thinking about them. |
20 |
Interrupts other people’s conversations, games, or activities. |
27 |
Interrupts other people’s conversations, games, or activities. |
25 |
I interrupt people when they are talking or playing games. |
30 |
Has difficulty waiting for their turn. |
40 |
Has difficulty waiting for their turn. |
23 |
I have trouble waiting for my turn. |
35 |
Intrudes on or takes over what others are doing. |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
44 |
Blurts out answers before the question has been completed. |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
3 |
Blurts out the first thing that comes to mind. |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
9 |
Uses other people’s things without asking permission. |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
16 |
I decide quickly without really thinking things through. |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
45 |
I talk when it’s not my turn. |
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Table C.32. Emotional Dysregulation: Conners 4–Short
P Item # |
P Item Text |
T Item # |
T Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
19 |
Has trouble controlling their emotions. |
11 |
Has trouble controlling their emotions. |
11 |
It’s hard for me to control my feelings. |
23 |
Has trouble calming down when upset. |
20 |
Has trouble calming down when upset. |
17 |
I have trouble calming down when I get upset. |
28 |
Gets really angry all of a sudden. |
30 |
Gets really angry all of a sudden. |
47 |
It’s hard for me to control how angry I get. |
37 |
Mood changes quickly and drastically. |
36 |
Mood changes quickly and drastically. |
41 |
My mood changes quickly. |
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Table C.33. Schoolwork: Conners 4–Short
P Item # |
P Item Text |
T Item # |
T Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
15 |
Doesn’t know what their homework is or where they put it. |
13 |
Doesn’t know what their homework is or where they put it. |
10 |
I don’t know what my homework is or where I’ve put it. |
24 |
Forgets to turn in completed work. |
21 |
Forgets to turn in completed work. |
18 |
I forget to turn in completed work. |
31 |
Hands things in late. |
29 |
Hands things in late. |
32 |
I hand things in late. |
34 |
Has trouble completing schoolwork or work because of distractions. |
31 |
Has trouble completing schoolwork or work because of distractions. |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
27 |
I get so distracted that I can’t get things done. |
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Table C.34. Peer Interactions: Conners 4–Short
P Item # |
P Item Text |
T Item # |
T Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
9 |
Is annoying to peers. |
7 |
Is annoying to peers. |
8 |
Other kids say I’m annoying. |
22 |
Peers complain about their behavior. |
15 |
Peers complain about their behavior. |
n/a |
n/a |
33 |
People don’t want to be friends with them. |
32 |
People don’t want to be friends with them. |
14 |
People don’t want to be friends with me. |
42 |
Has trouble making or keeping friends. |
38 |
Has trouble making or keeping friends. |
28 |
Making friends is hard for me. |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
35 |
I feel like I don’t fit in. |
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Table C.35. Family Life: Conners 4–Short
P Item # |
P Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
6 |
Disrupts family activities. |
n/a |
n/a |
13 |
Creates stress for the family. |
38 |
I cause problems for my family. |
39 |
Creates a chaotic family life. |
n/a |
n/a |
48 |
Makes it hard for the family to have fun together. |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
4 |
I feel rejected by my family. |
n/a |
n/a |
12 |
My family gets frustrated with me. |
n/a |
n/a |
30 |
I argue with family members. |
Note. The Family Life scale does not appear on the Conners 4–Short Teacher.
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Table C.36. ADHD Index: Conners 4–Short Parent
P Item # |
P Item Text |
7 |
Is restless. |
8 |
Checks their work for mistakes. (R) |
11 |
Is impulsive. |
14 |
Is easily distracted. |
16 |
Has trouble getting back on task after being interrupted. |
25 |
Has trouble staying focused on work or play for a long time. |
27 |
Has trouble concentrating. |
29 |
Fails to follow through on instructions. |
32 |
Has trouble organizing tasks or activities. |
40 |
Has a hard time prioritizing tasks. |
43 |
Has a short attention span. |
45 |
Has trouble changing from one task to another. |
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Table C.37. ADHD Index: Conners 4–Short Teacher
T Item # |
T Item Text |
2 |
Is forgetful in daily activities. |
5 |
Runs or climbs when they are not supposed to. |
16 |
Hands in incomplete work or tests. |
19 |
Fails to pay close attention to details. |
22 |
Interacts well with peers. (R) |
24 |
Has trouble concentrating. |
25 |
Is unable to be quiet when playing or using free time. |
28 |
Has trouble organizing tasks or activities. |
34 |
Acts before thinking. |
37 |
Gets so focused on something that they lose track of what is going on around them. |
42 |
Has a short attention span. |
46 |
Checks their work for mistakes. (R) |
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Table C.38. ADHD Index: Conners 4–Short Self-Report
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
2 |
I have trouble knowing what to do even when it was just explained to me. |
9 |
I am easily distracted. |
12 |
My family gets frustrated with me. |
14 |
People don’t want to be friends with me. |
16 |
I decide quickly without really thinking things through. |
20 |
I have trouble concentrating. |
26 |
I don’t know that I’m being loud until someone tells me. |
29 |
I have trouble keeping my things organized. |
31 |
It’s hard for me to pay attention to details. |
35 |
I feel like I don’t fit in. |
46 |
It’s hard for me to pay attention for a long time. |
48 |
I feel restless. |
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Table C.39. Additional Questions: Conners 4–Short
P Item # |
P Item Text |
T Item # |
T Item Text |
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
51 |
Describe how these behaviors cause serious problems for your child at home, in school, at work, or with their friends. |
47 |
Describe how these behaviors cause serious problems for this student in school, at work, or with their friends. |
49 |
Describe how these behaviors cause serious problems for you at home, in school, at work, or with your friends. |
52 |
Do you have any other concerns about your child? |
48 |
Do you have any other concerns about this student? |
50 |
Do you have any other problems? |
53 |
What strengths or skills does your child have? |
49 |
What strengths or skills does this student have? |
51 |
What are your main strengths or skills? |
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Table C.40. Conners 4–ADHD Index Parent
P Item # |
P Item Text |
1 |
Is easily distracted. |
2 |
Has trouble getting back on task after being interrupted. |
3 |
Fails to follow through on instructions. |
4 |
Has trouble concentrating. |
5 |
Is impulsive. |
6 |
Has trouble organizing tasks or activities. |
7 |
Has a short attention span. |
8 |
Has a hard time prioritizing tasks. |
9 |
Has trouble changing from one task to another. |
10 |
Is restless. |
11 |
Has trouble staying focused on work or play for a long time. |
12 |
Checks their work for mistakes. (R) |
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Table C.41. Conners 4–ADHD Index Teacher
T Item # |
T Item Text |
1 |
Is forgetful in daily activities. |
2 |
Runs or climbs when they are not supposed to. |
3 |
Has trouble concentrating. |
4 |
Is unable to be quiet when playing or using free time. |
5 |
Has trouble organizing tasks or activities. |
6 |
Interacts well with peers. (R) |
7 |
Fails to pay close attention to details. |
8 |
Hands in incomplete work or tests. |
9 |
Gets so focused on something that they lose track of what is going on around them. |
10 |
Acts before thinking. |
11 |
Has a short attention span. |
12 |
Checks their work for mistakes. (R) |
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Table C.42. Conners 4–ADHD Index Self-Report
SR Item # |
SR Item Text |
1 |
I am easily distracted. |
2 |
I don’t know that I’m being loud until someone tells me. |
3 |
My family gets frustrated with me. |
4 |
I decide quickly without really thinking things through. |
5 |
I have trouble concentrating. |
6 |
People don’t want to be friends with me. |
7 |
I have trouble keeping my things organized. |
8 |
I feel like I don’t fit in. |
9 |
It’s hard for me to pay attention to details. |
10 |
I have trouble knowing what to do even when it was just explained to me. |
11 |
I feel restless. |
12 |
It’s hard for me to pay attention for a long time. |