Achenbach Questionnaire Test - the question form
Questions: 119 · 22 minutes
1. Acts younger than his/her age.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
2. Mumbles, mutters, or makes strange noises during class.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
3. Talks back; argues.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
4. Does not finish things he or she starts.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat true (sometimes)
3 – 2: Very true (often)
5. Behaves like the opposite sex.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
6. Behaves defiantly.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
7. Brags, boasts.
1 – 0: not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: very true or often true
8. Cannot concentrate or keep attention on one thing.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
9. Cannot get their mind off certain thoughts; has obsessions.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
10. Cannot sit still; restless or hyperactive.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
11. Too dependent on adults; not independent.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
12. Complains of loneliness.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
13. Disorganized; has difficulty concentrating.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
14. Cries a lot.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
15. Fidgets or squirms.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
16. Cruel, bullying, or mean to others.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
17. Daydreams a lot; gets lost in thoughts.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
18. Deliberate self-harm or suicide attempt.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
19. Likes to be the center of attention.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
20. Deliberately breaks or destroys own toys, books, or other belongings.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
21. Deliberately breaks or destroys things belonging to family members, parents, or other people.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
22. Has difficulty following directions and instructions.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat true (sometimes)
3 – 2: Very true (often)
23. Disobedient at school.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
24. Distracts other children.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
25. Does not get along with other children.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
26. Does not feel guilty, even after doing something wrong.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
27. Jealous.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
28. Eats or drinks things that are not food.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
29. Afraid of certain animals, situations, or places (other than school).
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
30. Afraid of school.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
31. Afraid he/she might think or do something bad.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
32. Feels that he/she must always be perfect.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
33. Feels that no one loves him.
1 - 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 - 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 - 2: Very true or often true
34. He feels that other people are out to get him or harm him.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
35. Feels worthless or inferior.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
36. Often gets bruised or physically injured.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
37. Gets into physical fights.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
38. Gets teased a lot.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
39. Associates with other children who often get into trouble or even start trouble.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
40. Hears sounds or voices that no one else hears.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
41. Impulsive or acts without thinking.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
42. Prefers to be alone.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
43. Lies, cheats, or steals.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
44. Bites nails.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
45. Nervous, sensitive, tense.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
46. Nervous movements or tics (e.g., eye twitching, lip biting, tapping a foot).
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
47. Complies with rules and instructions without question.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
48. Not liked by other children.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
49. Has difficulty learning new material.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
50. Too fearful or anxious.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat true (sometimes)
3 – 2: Very true (always)
51. Frequent dizziness.
1 – 0 : Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1 : Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2 : Very true or often true
52. Feels guilty about everything.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
53. Interrupts others when talking or in class.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
54. Overtired.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
55. Overweight.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
56. Tends to be nervous or worried.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
57. Physically aggressive.
0: Not true (as far as you know)
2: Somewhat or sometimes true
2: Very true or often true
58. Picks nose, touches certain parts of the body a lot, scratches.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
59. Sleeps in class.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
60. Apathetic; not interested in anything.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
61. Does poorly in school.
1 - 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 - 1: Somewhat true (sometimes)
3 - 2: Very true (always)
62. Clumsy or poorly coordinated.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
63. Prefers to play and spend time with older children.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat true (sometimes)
3 – 2: Very true (often)
64. Prefers to play and spend time with younger children.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as I know)
2 – 1: Somewhat true (sometimes)
3 – 2: Very true (always)
65. Refuses to talk.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
66. Repeats the same actions or movements over and over (e.g., fiddles with a button, checks whether doors are locked).
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
67. Disrupts class discipline during lessons.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as I know)
2 – 1: Somewhat true (sometimes)
3 – 2: Very true (always)
68. Screams a lot.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
69. Secretive; keeps things to self.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
70. Sees things that no one else can see.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
71. Shy; easily embarrassed.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
72. Messy; makes blots and dirt in notebooks and books.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
73. Irresponsible.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
74. Shows off; acts like a clown.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
75. Shy or timid.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
76. Behaves unpredictably.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
77. Expects immediate compliance with demands; easily upset and loses temper.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
78. Inattentive, easily distracted.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
79. Speech problems.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
80. Stares blankly at something or into space.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
81. Overreacts to criticism.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
82. Steals.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
83. Hoarding: keeps or stores things he or she does not need (not including things from collections).
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
84. Behaves strangely.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
85. Has strange ideas.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
86. Stubborn, sullen, or irritable.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
87. Sudden changes in mood.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
88. Sulks; is easily offended.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
89. Suspicious.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
90. Uses obscene language or swears.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat true (sometimes)
3 – 2: Very true or often true (always)
91. Talks about suicide.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
92. Does not work up to potential; does not live up to abilities.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat true (sometimes)
3 – 2: Very true (always)
93. Talks too much.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
94. Teases others.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
95. Hot-tempered; easily loses temper.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
96. Thinks about sex too much.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
97. Threatens people.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
98. Often arrives late to class.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as I know)
2 – 1: Somewhat true (sometimes)
3 – 2: Very true (always)
99. Overly concerned with cleanliness and neatness.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
100. Does not do homework.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
101. Skips school.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
102. Underactive; lacks energy.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
103. Unhappy, sad, or depressed.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
104. Too noisy; talks too loudly.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
105. Uses alcohol or drugs.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
106. Tries too hard to please others; is a "people pleaser".
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
107. Does not like school.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
108. Is constantly afraid of making mistakes.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
109. Whines.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
110. Untidy.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
111. Withdrawn; does not get involved with others.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
112. Has health-related problems with no clear medical cause: a) Aches or pains (not including headaches).
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
113. Headaches.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
114. Nausea, feeling unwell.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
115. Eye problems.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat true (sometimes)
3 – 2: Very true (always)
116. Rashes or other skin problems.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
117. Stomachaches or cramps.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
118. Vomiting.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true
119. Other physical problems.
1 – 0: Not true (as far as you know)
2 – 1: Somewhat true or sometimes true
3 – 2: Very true or often true