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Behavioral Rating Inventory of Executive Function - Adult Version (BRIEF-A)
Behavioral Rating Inventory of Executive Function - Adult Version (BRIEF-A)
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Classification |
Supplemental – Highly Recommended: Cerebral Palsy (CP)
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Short Description of Instrument |
BRIEF-A is completed by the subject being tested as well as an informant. It is designed to measure an adult's self-view and captures important observer information for a comprehensive picture of the rated individual's executive functioning. This test is composed of 75 different items. It yields nine non-overlapping theoretically and empirically derived clinical scales, each of which reflects a specific aspect of executive functioning (Inhibit, Shift, Emotional Control, Initiate, Task Monitor, Self-Monitor, Plan/Organize, Working Memory, and Organization of Materials). Two broad indexes (Behavioral Regulation and Metacognition), an overall summary score, and three validity scales (Negativity, Inconsistency, and Infrequency) are included.
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Comments/Special Instructions |
Age Range: 18–90 years old
Admin: Self and Informant Report; Individual or Group
Administration Time: 10–15 minutes to administer; 15–20 minutes to score
Other Languages: Spanish language test versions are available from the publisher.
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Scoring |
Scale Scores: Inhibit, Self-Monitor, Plan/Organize, Shift, Initiate, Task Monitor, Emotional Control, Working Memory, and Organization of Materials.
Composite Scores: The two broad composites may also be used
(Behavioral Regulation Index (BRI); Metacognition Index (MI)). The nine non-overlapping clinical scales may also be of interest to researchers.
Additional Scores: Negativity, Inconsistency, and Infrequency.
"T scores (M= 50, SD= 10) are used to interpret the individual's level of executive functioning on the BRIEF-A. Traditionally,T scores at or above 65 are considered clinically significant." (Gioia et al., 2006)
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Rationale/Justification |
The BRIEF-A captures views of an adult's executive functions or self-regulation in his/her everyday environment. It is a valuable screening instrument because it has been shown to be selectively sensitive to disorders of executive functions that influence cognitive skills and behaviors (Rabin et al., 2006)
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References |
Gioia G, Isquith P, Roth R. (2006). Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function®-Adult Version (BRIEF®-A) [Internet]. Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc. 2006 [cited 21 June 2016]. Available from: www.parinc.com. Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc: Lutz, FL.
LØvstad M, Sigurdardottir S, Andersson S, Grane VA, Moberget T, Stubberud J, Solbakk AK. Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function Adult Version in Patients with Neurological and Neuropsychiatric Conditions: Symptom Levels and Relationship to Emotional Distress. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2016;22(6):682-694.
Rabin LA, Roth RM, Isquith PK, Wishart HA, Nutter-Uphama KE, Pare N, Saykin AJ. (2006). Self- and informant reports of executive function on the BRIEF-A in MCI and older adults with cognitive complaints. Arch Clin Neuropsychol. 2006;21:721-732.
Document last updated July 2019
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