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Composite ratings on the AAMD Adaptive Behavior Scale.

D V Vandergriff1, J R Hester, D A Mandra

  • 1South Carolina Department of Mental Retardation--Pee Dee Region.

American Journal of Mental Deficiency
|September 1, 1987
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Composite ratings on the Adaptive Behavior Scale (ABS) were significantly higher than individual ratings for individuals with intellectual disabilities. This suggests group assessments may offer more accurate evaluations.

Area of Science:

  • Psychometrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • The Adaptive Behavior Scale (ABS) is used to assess adaptive behaviors in individuals.
  • Accurate assessment is crucial for intervention planning and support for individuals with disabilities.
  • Evaluating the reliability and validity of different rating methods is essential in psychometric research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of single-rater versus composite-rater assessments using the Adaptive Behavior Scale (ABS).
  • To determine if composite ratings provide a more accurate measure of adaptive behavior compared to individual ratings.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved 40 individuals with intellectual disabilities.
  • Adaptive Behavior Scale (ABS) Part One ratings were collected from a single rater who completed the entire scale.

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  • Composite ratings were obtained from a group of raters, with each rater completing only a portion of the ABS.

    • Main Results:

    • Analysis of total scores revealed that composite ratings were significantly higher than individual ratings.
    • This indicates a potential difference in the magnitude of assessed adaptive behavior based on the rating method.

    Conclusions:

    • Composite ratings derived from multiple raters may offer a more sensitive or comprehensive assessment of adaptive behavior compared to single-rater assessments.
    • Findings suggest that utilizing group-based rating approaches for the ABS could lead to different interpretations of adaptive functioning.