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  • The original Behavioral Dyscontrol Scale (BDS) assessed behavioral and attention regulation.
  • The Behavioral Dyscontrol Scale-II (BDS-II) was developed with an improved scoring system.
  • Re-examination of the BDS-II's factor structure and construct validity was needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the factor structure of the BDS-II.
  • To assess the construct validity of the BDS-II against established neurocognitive measures.
  • To determine the BDS-II's utility in measuring frontal lobe abilities and sensitivity to neurological injury.

Main Methods:

  • Exploratory factor analysis was employed on a sample of 164 Veterans.
  • Validity was explored using correlations and regressions against 22 neurocognitive measures.
  • Neurocognitive domains included sensation, motor output, processing speed, attention, visual-spatial reasoning, memory, and executive functions.

Main Results:

  • Factor analysis revealed a two-factor solution explaining 41% of the variance.
  • BDS-II scores significantly correlated with most cognitive domains, excluding sensation and language.
  • PASAT, Finger Tapping Test, and CPT-II performance showed significant associations with BDS-II scores.

Conclusions:

  • The BDS-II functions as a general test of cerebral functioning.
  • It specifically assesses working memory, motor output, and impulsivity.
  • The BDS-II shows potential for evaluating frontal lobe abilities and detecting neurological injury, especially in younger individuals.