Burks Behavior Rating Scales, Second Edition (BBRS-2)

Purpose: To evaluate problem behavior in school children
Age: 4–18 years
Time: 10–15 minutes

The Burks Behavior Rating Scales, Second Edition (BBRS-2) helps you diagnose and treat children with behavior problems. Administered and scored in minutes, these scales identify the nature and severity of pathological symptoms in children ages 4 to 18 years.

The BBRS-2 includes 100 items, each describing a behavior infrequently observed in nonreferred children. A parent or teacher simply indicates, on a 5-point response scale, how often the behavior is seen in the child being evaluated.

The BBRS-2 is available in two forms: the Parent Form and the Teacher Form. The test questions are the same for both groups, but each group has distinct test norms. Parent and Teacher Profile Sheets used for diagnostic purposes are included on their respective forms. The use of multiple raters in the BBRS-2 helps reduce bias and provides a more comprehensive understanding of the child’s behavior problems.    

The BBRS-2 produces seven scale scores:

1.     Disruptive Behavior
2.     Attention and Impulse Control Problems
3.     Emotional Problems
4.     Social Withdrawal
5.     Ability Deficits
6.     Physical Deficits
7.     Weak Self-Confidence

BBRS-2 scores can be used to:

•     Pinpoint personality areas that require further evaluation or treatment
•     Identify behaviors that may interfere with school functioning
•     Identify children who will (or will not) benefit from special education
•     Provide parents with information that is concrete, specific, and easy to understand.