Behavior rating scales for assessment of emotional disturbance: A critical review of measurement characteristics

Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment

Volumn 21, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 43-78

  Floyd, Randy G ^a   Bose, Jillayne E ^a  

^a University of Memphis   (United States)

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EID: 0038810050     PISSN: 07342829     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/073428290302100104     Document Type: Review

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