U.S.

Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
National Institute of Justice

ICPSR 13679

Project on Human Development in

Chicago Neighborhoods (PHDCN):
Child Behavior Checklist, Wave 3,
2000-2002
Felton J. Earls
Harvard Medical School

Jeanne Brooks-Gunn
Scientific Director. Columbia University.
Teacher's College. Center for the Study of
Children and Families

Stephen W. Raudenbush
Scientific Director. University of Michigan.
School of Education, and Survey Research
Center

Robert J. Sampson
Scientific Director. Harvard University.
Department of Sociology
Instrument for ICPSR 13679

National Institute of Justice

Data Resources Program

P.O. Box 1248

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106
www.icpsr.umich.edu

Reduced Child Behavior Checklist

I am going to read a list of items that describe behavior problems that many children have. Please tell me whether
each statement has been (2) OFTEN true, (1) SOMETIMES true, or (0) NOT true of ***** during the past 6 months,
since . . . [refer to Timeline]. The first statement is: Argues a lot. Has that been OFTEN true, SOMETIMES true,
or NOT true of ***** in the uast six months?
Argues a lot

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Often true. ................................................... .2

Sometimes true ............................................ 1
Not true ........................................................ 0

Cant concentrate, cant pay attention for long

Often true. ................................................... .2

Sometimes true ............................................ 1

Cant get hidher mind off certain thoughts; has obsessions

Often true ..................................................... 2

Sometimes true ............................................ 1
Not true ....................................................... .O

Cant sit still, is restless, or hyperactive

Often true ..................................................... 2

Sometimes true ............................................ 1
Not true.. ..................................................... .O

Clings to adults or is too dependent

Often true ..................................................... 2

Sometimes true ............................................ 1
Not true.. ..................................................... .O

Complains of loneliness

Often true .................................................... .2

Sometimes true ............................................ 1
Not true.. ..................................................... .O

Confused or seems to be in a fog

Often true ..................................................... 2

Sometimes true ............................................ 1
Not true.. ..................................................... .O

Cries a lot

Often true ..................................................... 2

Sometimes true ............................................ 1
Not true.. ..................................................... .O

8A

Hurts animals or is physically cruel to them

Often true.. .................................................. .2

Sometimes true ............................................ 1
Not true ....................................................... .O

5,95=DU

6,96=REF

7,97=NAP
25

8,98=DK

9,99=NA

Cruelty. bullying. or meanness to others

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true............................................................

2
1
0

11

Demands a lot of attention

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

12

Destsoys things belonging to hidher family or others

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

13

Disobedient at home

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

14

Disobedient at school

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

15

Doesnt eat well

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

16

Doesnt get along with other kids

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

19

Feels he/she has to be perfect

Often true ................

Sometimes true ........
Not true ...................

5.95=DU

6. 96=REF

7. 97=NAP
26

8. 98=DK

.........2
.........1
.........0

9. 99=NA

OFTEN true (2). SOMETIMES true (1). or NOT true (0) of ***** in the past six months?

20

Feels or complains that no one loves him/her

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

21

Feels others are out to get h i d h e r

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

22

Feels worthless or inferior

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

25

Is impulsive or acts without thinking

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

26

Would rather be alone than with others

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

29

Has nightmares

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

5. 95=DU

6. 96=REF

7. 97=NAP
27

8. 98=DK

9. 99=NA

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true.. ..............................................

................................
................................

or anxious

32

Feels dizzy

Often true .........................

Sometimes true ................
Not true ............................

33

Feels too guilty

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

34

Overeats

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

35

Is overtired

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

36A

Has physical problems without a known medical cause,

like...
Aches or pains, not including headaches

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

36C

...Nausea, feels sick

36D

...Problems with eyes

36E

...Rashes or other skin problems

5,95=DU

6,96=REF

.....2
..... 1
.....0

Often true ....................................................

Sometimes true ...........................................
Not true .......................................................

Sometimes true

................................ 2
................................ 1
................................ 0

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

7,97=NAP
28

8,98=DK

9,99=NA

2
1
0

OFTEN true (2). SOMETIMES true (1). or NOT true (0) of ***** in the past six months?

36F

Stomach aches or cramps

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...Vomiting. throwingup

36G

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................

2
1

37

Poor school work

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

38

Prefers being with older kids

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

40

Runs away from home

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

41

Screams a lot

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

42

Is secretive. keeps things to self

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

43

Self-conscious or easily embarrassed

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

44

Sets fires

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

5. 95=DU

6. 96=REF

7. 97=NAP
29

8. 98=DK

9. 99=NA

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46

Sleeps less than most kids

47

Sleeps more than most kids during day andor night

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................

2
1

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

49

Stubborn. sullen. or irritable

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

50

Sudden changes in mood or feelings

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

51

Sulks a lot

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

52

Suspicious

53

Swears or uses obscene language

54

55

2
1
0

Sometimes true

2
1
0

Teases others a lot

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

Has temper tantrums or a hot temper

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

5. 95=DU

6. 96=REF

7. 97=NAP

8. 98=DK

9. 99=NA

OFTEN true (2). SOMETIMES true (1). or NOT true (0) of ***** in the past six months?
56

Threatens people

I I

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................

2
1

57

Truant. skips school

58

Underactive. slow moving. or lacks energy

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

59

Unhappy. sad. or depressed

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

60

Withdrawn. doesnt get involved with others

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

61

Worries

Often true .........................................................

Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................

2
1
0

Cohort 12
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IN V.l BOX ABOVE INDICATES SKIP TO PRIMARY AND FEMALE

CAREGIVER SECTION .

5. 95=DU

6. 96=REF

7. 97=NAP
31

8. 98=DK

9. 99=NA