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The MYTH scale for childhood Type A Behavior Pattern (TABP) shows overlap with externalizing behaviors, particularly in boys with ADHD. The Competition component relates to positive social outcomes, unlike Impatience-Aggression.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Childhood Type A Behavior Pattern (TABP) measures often lack specificity.
  • The MYTH teacher rating scale is a popular tool for assessing childhood TABP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Replicate the overlap between TABP and externalizing behaviors.
  • Differentiate the positive (Competition) and negative (Impatience-Aggression) components of TABP.
  • Examine the cross-situational generality of TABP in children.

Main Methods:

  • Assessed normal boys and boys with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) using multiple instruments.
  • Evaluated behaviors in diverse contexts to explore cross-situational generality.
  • Utilized the MYTH teacher rating scale as the primary measure of childhood TABP.

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Main Results:

  • Boys with ADHD scored higher on TABP Total and Impatience-Aggression than normal boys.
  • TABP Impatience-Aggression scores correlated with numerous behavior problems and peer difficulties.
  • TABP Competition scores were linked to popularity, athleticism, and inversely to internalizing problems.

Conclusions:

  • The MYTH scale's construct validity requires further examination.
  • Boys identified with TABP using the MYTH exhibit heterogeneity.
  • Distinguishing research applications from conceptual applications of TABP is crucial.