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Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale

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Clinical Assessments
Cognitive
11/15/2018
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Definition
Submission Template
Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR*
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY bdefs_o_date, bdefs_self1
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month. bdefs_ca4, bdefs_o_subj_age, bdefs_self2
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported bdefs_ca3, bdefs_o_subj_sex, bdefs_self3
respondent String 20 Recommended Respondent Mother;Father;Parent;Guardian;Teacher;Child;Self;Caregiver;Partner;Other bdefs_ca5, bdefs_o_rater
respond_detail_oth_spec String 255 Recommended Respondent details bdefs_ca6, bdefs_o_other
Query bdefs_ca7 Integer Recommended Procrastinates or puts off doing things until the last minute 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_1, bdefs_s_1, bdefs_self5
Query bdefs_ca8 Integer Recommended Has a poor sense of time 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_2, bdefs_s_2, bdefs_self6
Query bdefs_ca9 Integer Recommended Wastes or doesn't manage his/her time well 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_3, bdefs_s_3, bdefs_self7
Query bdefs_ca10 Integer Recommended Not prepared on time for schoolwork or assigned tasks given at home 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_4, bdefs_self8
Query bdefs_ca11 Integer Recommended Has trouble planning ahead or preparing for upcoming events 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_5, bdefs_s_6, bdefs_self10
Query bdefs_ca12 Integer Recommended Can't seem to accomplish the goals he/she sets for him/herself 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_6, bdefs_self14
Query bdefs_ca13 Integer Recommended Not able to get things done unless there is an immediate deadline or consequence 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_11, bdefs_self15
Query bdefs_ca14 Integer Recommended Has difficulty judging how much time it wil l take to do something or get somewhere 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_12, bdefs_s_12, bdefs_self16
Query bdefs_ca15 Integer Recommended Has trouble starting the work he/she is asked to do 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_13, bdefs_self17
Query bdefs_ca16 Integer Recommended Has difficulty sticking with his/her work and getting it done 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_14, bdefs_s_14, bdefs_self18
Query bdefs_ca17 Integer Recommended Not able to prepare in advance for things he/she knows he/she is supposed to do 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_15, bdefs_self19
Query bdefs_ca18 Integer Recommended Has trouble following through on what he/she agrees to do 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_self21
Query bdefs_ca19 Integer Recommended Has difficulty doing the work he/she is asked to do in the order of its priority or importance; can't "prioritize" well 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_20, bdefs_s_20, bdefs_self24
Query bdefs_ca20 Integer Recommended When shown something complicated to do, he/she cannot keep it in mind so as to do it correctly 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_25, bdefs_self29
Query bdefs_ca21 Integer Recommended Has trouble considering various ways of doing things 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_self30
Query bdefs_ca22 Integer Recommended Has difficulty saying what he/she wants to say 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_27, bdefs_s_27, bdefs_self31
Query bdefs_ca23 Integer Recommended Unable to come up with or invent as many solutions to problems as others 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_28, bdefs_s_28, bdefs_self32
Query bdefs_ca24 Integer Recommended At a loss for words when he/she wants to explain something 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_29, bdefs_self33
Query bdefs_ca25 Integer Recommended Has trouble explaining his/her ideas as well or as quickly as others 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_30, bdefs_self34
Query bdefs_ca26 Integer Recommended Not as creative or inventive as others of his/her age 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_31, bdefs_self35
Query bdefs_ca27 Integer Recommended Has trouble learning new or complex activities 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_33, bdefs_self37
Query bdefs_ca28 Integer Recommended Has difficulty explaining things in their proper order or sequence 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_34, bdefs_s_34, bdefs_self38
Query bdefs_ca29 Integer Recommended Can't seem to get to the point of his/her explanations 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_35, bdefs_self39
Query bdefs_ca30 Integer Recommended Has trouble doing things in his/her proper order or sequence 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_36, bdefs_self40
Query bdefs_ca31 Integer Recommended Unable to "think on his/her feet," problem-solve, or respond effectively to unexpected events 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_37, bdefs_self41
Query bdefs_ca32 Integer Recommended Slow at solving problems he/she encounters in his/her daily life 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_38, bdefs_self42
Query bdefs_ca33 Integer Recommended Doesn't seem to process information quickly or accurately 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_45, bdefs_self49
Query bdefs_ca34 Integer Recommended Has difficulty waiting for things; has to have things or do things he/she wants right away 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_46, bdefs_self50
Query bdefs_ca35 Integer Recommended Makes decisions impulsively 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_47, bdefs_s_47, bdefs_self51
Query bdefs_ca36 Integer Recommended Unable to inhibit his/her reactions to events or to what others say or do to him/her; reacts on impulse 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_48, bdefs_self52
Query bdefs_ca37 Integer Recommended Has difficulty stopping what he/she is doing when it is time to do so 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_49, bdefs_s_49, bdefs_self53
Query bdefs_ca38 Integer Recommended Has difficulty correcting his/her behavior when he/she is given feedback about his/her mistakes 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_50, bdefs_s_50, bdefs_self54
Query bdefs_ca39 Integer Recommended Makes impulsive comments 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_51, bdefs_s_51, bdefs_self55
Query bdefs_ca40 Integer Recommended Likely to do things without considering the consequences for doing them 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_52, bdefs_s_52, bdefs_self56
Query bdefs_ca41 Integer Recommended Acts without thinking things over 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
Query bdefs_ca42 Integer Recommended Finds it hard to take another person's perspective about a problem or situation 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_57, bdefs_s_57, bdefs_self61
Query bdefs_ca43 Integer Recommended Doesn't stop and talk things over with him/herself before deciding to do something 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_self62
Query bdefs_ca44 Integer Recommended Has trouble following the rules in a situation 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_59, bdefs_s_59
Query bdefs_ca45 Integer Recommended Engages in risky behavior or risk taking 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_64, bdefs_self68
Query bdefs_ca46 Integer Recommended Has trouble with self-discipline (self-control) 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_19
Query bdefs_ca47 Integer Recommended Takes short cuts in his/her chores, schoolwork, or other assignments and does not do all that he/she is supposed to do 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_65, bdefs_self69
Query bdefs_ca48 Integer Recommended Quits working if his/her chores, schoolwork, or other assignments are boring for him/her to do 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_66, bdefs_self70
Query bdefs_ca49 Integer Recommended Does not put much effort into his/her chores, schoolwork, or other assignments 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_67, bdefs_self71
Query bdefs_ca50 Integer Recommended Seems lazy or unmotivated 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_68, bdefs_self72
Query bdefs_ca51 Integer Recommended Has to depend on other people to help get his/her chores, schoolwork, or other assignments done 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_69, bdefs_self73
Query bdefs_ca52 Integer Recommended Things must have an immediate payoff for him/her or he/she is not able to get them done 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_70, bdefs_s_70, bdefs_self74
Query bdefs_ca53 Integer Recommended Has difficulty resisting the urge to do something fun or more interesting when he/she is supposed to be working 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_71, bdefs_s_71, bdefs_self75
Query defs_1_tp Integer Recommended Inconsistent in the quality or quantity of his/her work performance 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca54, bdefs_o_72, bdefs_s_72, bdefs_self76
Query defs_2_tp Integer Recommended Unable to work without supervision or frequent instruction 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca55, bdefs_o_73, bdefs_self77
Query defs_3_tp Integer Recommended Lacks willpower or self-determination 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca56, bdefs_o_74, bdefs_self78
Query defs_4_tp Integer Recommended Not able to work toward longer-term goals or delayed rewards 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca57, bdefs_o_75, bdefs_self79
Query defs_5_tp Integer Recommended Not able to resist doing things that produce immediate rewards even if they are not good for him/her in the long run 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca58, bdefs_o_76, bdefs_s_76, bdefs_self80
Query defs_6_tp Integer Recommended Gives up too easily if something requires much effort 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca59
Query defs_7_tp Integer Recommended Not able to get started in his/her work without a lot of prodding or encouragement from others 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca60
Query defs_8_tp Integer Recommended Has a low tolerance for frustrating situations 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca61, bdefs_o_61, bdefs_s_61, bdefs_self65
Query bdefs_ca62 Integer Recommended Cannot inhibit his/her emotions 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
Query defs_10_tp Integer Recommended Quick to get angry or become upset 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca63, bdefs_o_77, bdefs_s_77, bdefs_self81
Query bdefs_ca64 Integer Recommended Overreact emotionally 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_78, bdefs_s_78, bdefs_self82
Query defs_11_tp Integer Recommended Easily excitable 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca65, bdefs_o_79, bdefs_s_79, bdefs_self83
Query defs_9_tp Integer Recommended Not able to inhibit showing strong negative or positive emotions 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca66, bdefs_s_80, bdefs_self84
Query defs_12_tp Integer Recommended Has trouble calming him/herself down once he/she is emotionally upset 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca67, bdefs_o_81, bdefs_s_81, bdefs_self85
Query defs_13_tp Integer Recommended Not able to be reasonable once he/she is emotional 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca68, bdefs_o_82, bdefs_self86
Query defs_14_tp Integer Recommended Cannot seem to distract him/herself away from whatever is upsetting him/her emotionally to help calm down. Can't refocus his/her mind to a more positive framework 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca69, bdefs_o_83, bdefs_s_83, bdefs_self87
Query defs_15_tp Integer Recommended Not able to manage his/her emotions in order to accomplish his/her goals successfully or get along well with others 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca70, bdefs_s_84, bdefs_self88
Query defs_16_tp Integer Recommended Remains emotional or upset longer than other people his/her age 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca71, bdefs_o_85, bdefs_self89
Query defs_17_tp Integer Recommended Finds it difficult to walk away from emotionally upsetting encounters with others or leave situations in which he/she has become emotional 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca72, bdefs_o_86, bdefs_self90
Query defs_18_tp Integer Recommended Not able to rechannel or redirect his/her emotions into more positive ways or outlets when he/she gets upset 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca73, bdefs_o_87, bdefs_s_87, bdefs_self91
Query defs_19_tp Integer Recommended Not able to evaluate an emotionally upsetting event more objectively or reasonable 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca74, bdefs_o_88, bdefs_self92
Query defs_20_tp Integer Recommended Not able to reevaluate or redefine negative events into a more positive viewpoint when he/she feels strong emotions 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca75, bdefs_o_89, bdefs_s_89, bdefs_self93
Query defs_21_tp Integer Recommended Emotionally impulsive or quick to show or express his/her feelings 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_ca76
Query bdefs_total Integer Recommended Total of Sections 1-5: Total Executive Functioning (EF) Summary Score bdefs_ca_scores1, bdefs_self_scores1
Query bdefs_symcnt Integer Recommended Executive Functioning (EF) Symptom Count bdefs_ca_scores2, bdefs_self_scores2
Query bdefs_indsc Float Recommended ADHD-EF Index Score bdefs_ca_scores3, bdefs_self_scores3
Query bdefs_slftm Float Recommended Self-Management to Time % bdefs_ca_scores4, bdefs_self_scores6
Query bdefs_slforg Float Recommended Self-Organization & Problem Solving % bdefs_ca_scores5, bdefs_self_scores7
Query bdefs_slfrstr Float Recommended Self-Restraint % bdefs_ca_scores6, bdefs_self_scores8
Query bdefs_slfmot Float Recommended Self-Motivation % bdefs_ca_scores7, bdefs_self_scores9
Query bdefs_slfreg Float Recommended Self-Regulation of Emotions % bdefs_ca_scores8, bdefs_self_scores10
Query bdefs_slfsumsc Float Recommended Total EF Summary Score % bdefs_ca_scores9, bdefs_self_scores11
Query bdefs_indprc Float Recommended ADHD-EF Index % bdefs_ca_scores10, bdefs_self_scores12
Query bdefs_o_7 Integer Recommended Forgets to do things he/she is supposed to do. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_7, bdefs_self11
Query bdefs_o_8 Integer Recommended Can't seem to accomplish the goals he/she sets for self. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_8, bdefs_self12
Query bdefs_o_9 Integer Recommended Late for work or scheduled appointments. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_9, bdefs_self13
Query bdefs_o_16 Integer Recommended Has trouble completing one activity before starting into a new one. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_16, bdefs_self20
Query bdefs_o_17 Integer Recommended Has trouble doing what he/she tells self to do. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
Query bdefs_o_18 Integer Recommended Difficulties following through on promises or commitments he/she may make to others. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_18, bdefs_self22
Query bdefs_o_32 Integer Recommended In trying to accomplish goals or assignments, he/she finds that he/she is not able to think of as many ways of doing things as others. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_32, bdefs_self36
Query bdefs_o_39 Integer Recommended Easily distracted by irrelevant events or thoughts when he/she must concentrate on something. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_39, bdefs_self43
Query bdefs_o_40 Integer Recommended Not able to comprehend what he/she reads as well as he/she should be able to do; has to reread material to get its meaning. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_40, bdefs_self44
Query bdefs_o_41 Integer Recommended Cannot focus his/her attention on tasks or work as well as others. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_41, bdefs_self45
Query bdefs_o_42 Integer Recommended Easily confused. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_42, bdefs_self46
Query bdefs_o_43 Integer Recommended Can't seem to sustain his/her concentration on reading, paperwork, lectures, or work. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_43, bdefs_self47
Query bdefs_o_44 Integer Recommended Finds it hard to focus on what is important from what is not important when he/she does things. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_44, bdefs_self48
Query bdefs_o_53 Integer Recommended Changes his/her plans at the last minute on a whim or last minute impulse. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_53, bdefs_self57
Query bdefs_o_54 Integer Recommended Fails to consider past relevant events or past personal experiences before responding to situations (Acts without thinking). 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_54, bdefs_self58
Query bdefs_o_55 Integer Recommended Not aware of things he/she says or does. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_55, bdefs_self59
Query bdefs_o_56 Integer Recommended Has difficulty being objective about things that affect him/her. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_56, bdefs_self60
Query bdefs_o_58 Integer Recommended Doesn't think about or talk things over with self before doing something. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_58, bdefs_self67
Query bdefs_o_60 Integer Recommended More likely to drive a motor vehicle much faster than others (excessive speeding). 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_60, bdefs_self64
Query bdefs_o_62 Integer Recommended Cannot inhibit his/her emotions as well as others. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_o_80
Query bdefs_o_63 Integer Recommended Doesn't look ahead and think about what the future outcomes will be before he/she does something (Doesn't use his/her foresight). 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_63, bdefs_self63
Query bdefs_o_84 Integer Recommended Unable to manage his/her emotions in order to accomplish his/her goals successfully or get along well with others. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
Query bdefs_self9 Integer Recommended Fail to meet deadlines for assignments. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_5
Query bdefs_self23 Integer Recommended Lack self-discipline. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_19
Query bdefs_self25 Integer Recommended Find it hard to get started or get going on things I need to get done. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_21
Query bdefs_self26 Integer Recommended I do not seem to anticipate the future as much or as well as others. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_22
Query bdefs_self27 Integer Recommended Can't seem to remember what I previously heard or read about. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_23
Query bdefs_self28 Integer Recommended I have trouble organizing my thoughts 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_24
Query bdefs_self66 Integer Recommended Cannot inhibit my emotions as well as others. 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often bdefs_s_62
version_form String 121 Recommended Form used/assessment name
bdefs_2 Integer Recommended Can't seem to hold in mind things I need to remember to do 1::4 1 = Never or rarely; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Very often bdefs_s_10
bdefs_4 Integer Recommended Have trouble doing what I tell myself to do 1::4 1 = Never or rarely; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Very often bdefs_s_17
visit_year Integer Recommended Year of visit
bdefs_s_31 Integer Recommended Feel I am not as creative or inventive as others of my level of intelligence 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_33 Integer Recommended Have trouble learning new or complex activities as well as others 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_35 Integer Recommended Cannot seem to get to the point of my explanations as quickly as others 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_36 Integer Recommended Have trouble doing things in their proper order or sequence 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_37 Integer Recommended Unable to ''think on my feet'' or respond as effectively as others to unexpected events 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_38 Integer Recommended I am slower than others at solving problems I encounter in my daily life 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_45 Integer Recommended I do not seem to process information as quickly or as accurately as others 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_46 Integer Recommended Find it difficult to tolerate waiting; impatient 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_48 Integer Recommended Unable to inhibit my reactions or responses to events or others 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_64 Integer Recommended I engage in risk taking activities more than others are likely to do 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_65 Integer Recommended Likely to take short cuts in my work and not do all that I am supposed to do 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_66 Integer Recommended Likely to skip out on work early if my work is boring to do 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_67 Integer Recommended Do not put as much effort into my work as I should or than others are able to do 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_68 Integer Recommended Others tell me l am lazy or unmotivated 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_69 Integer Recommended Have to depend on others to help me get my work done 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_73 Integer Recommended Unable to work as well as others without supervision or frequent instruction 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_74 Integer Recommended I do not have the willpower or determination that others seem to have 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_75 Integer Recommended I am not able to work toward longer term or delayed rewards as well as others 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_82 Integer Recommended Cannot seem to regain emotional control and become more reasonable once I am emotional 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_85 Integer Recommended I remain emotional or upset longer than others 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_4 Integer Recommended Not prepared on time for work or assigned tasks 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_86 Integer Recommended I find it difficult to walk away from emotionally upsetting encounters with others or leave situations in which I have become very emotional 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_88 Integer Recommended I am not able to evaluate an emotionally upsetting event more objectively 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_sec1 Float Recommended BDEFS-S: Section 1 total score Sum of items 1-21; 999=NA/Missing
bdefs_s_sec2 Float Recommended BDEFS-S: Section 2 total score Sum of items 22-45; 999=NA/Missing
bdefs_s_sec3 Float Recommended BDEFS-S: Section 3 total score Sum of items 46-64; 999=NA/Missing
bdefs_s_sec4 Float Recommended BDEFS-S: Section 4 total score Sum of items 65-76; 999=NA/Missing
bdefs_s_sec5 Float Recommended BDEFS-S: Section 5 total score Sum of items 77-89; 999=NA/Missing
bdefs_s_total Float Recommended BDEFS-S: Total Executive Functioning summary score Sum of sections 1-5; 999=NA/Missing
bdefs_s_11 Integer Recommended Cannot seem to get things done unless there is an immediate deadline 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_13 Integer Recommended Have trouble motivating myself to start work 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_15 Integer Recommended Not motivated to prepare in advance for things I know I am supposed to do 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_25 Integer Recommended When I am shown something complicated to do, I cannot keep the information in mind so as to imitate or do it correctly 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_26 Integer Recommended I have trouble considering various options for doing things and weighing their consequences 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_s_30 Integer Recommended Have trouble putting my thoughts down in writing as well or as quickly as others 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
defs_16_tp_1 Integer Recommended Remains emotional or upset longer than other people 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
bdefs_ca17_1 Integer Recommended Not motivated to prepare in advance for things he/she knows he/she is supposed to do 1::4 1= Never or rarely; 2= Sometimes; 3= Often; 4= Very often
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