Which instrument is a broad set of behavior ratings and checklists commonly used to assess behavior and adaptive functioning across settings?

• A. BASC
• B. ASEBA
• C. SCL-90-R
• D. Outcome Questionnaire

Answer: (A)

A broad, multi-informant system of behavior ratings and checklists across settings is what this item describes. The BASC is designed to assess behavior and adaptive functioning in children and adolescents by collecting information from multiple informants—typically parents, teachers, and the youths themselves—across home, school, and other environments. It includes a wide array of scales that measure behavioral concerns, social and adaptive functioning, and validity indicators to detect response patterns, supporting screening, differential diagnosis, and progress monitoring. While other instruments may focus on adults or on symptom tracking or therapy outcomes, the BASC’s structure and purpose align most closely with the description of a broad set of ratings used across different settings to evaluate behavior and everyday functioning.