Which instrument is the Older Adult Behavior Checklist?

• A. OABCL
• B. OASR
• C. BASC
• D. CBCL

Answer: (A)

In behavioral assessment for older adults, the instrument with that exact name is the one designed to capture behavioral and emotional problems in this age group, typically completed by a caregiver or clinician who knows the person well. The Older Adult Behavior Checklist is built specifically for older adults, distinguishing it from other forms like the Older Adult Self-Report, which is a self-report version of a similar framework but not the checklist titled as the behavior checklist. The BASC and CBCL are geared toward children and adolescents, not older adults. So the instrument that corresponds to the Older Adult Behavior Checklist is the one labeled as such, matching its intended population and purpose.