Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) Test
Get a clear snapshot of a child’s executive functioning in about 16 minutes. See strengths and concerns across planning, focus, self-control, and emotional regulation to guide next steps.
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Initiative (I)
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2.5
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2.2 — 2.7
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Behavior Regulation Index (BRI)
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2.3
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2 — 2.6
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Metacognitive Index (MI)
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2.2
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1.9 — 2.5
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Emotional Control (EC)
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1.7
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1.4 — 2.1
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Switching (S)
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2.4
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2.1 — 2.7
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Braking (B)
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1.8
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1.5 — 2.1
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Order in Things (OiT)
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2.1
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1.8 — 2.4
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Planning (P)
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2.1
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1.8 — 2.4
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Working Memory (WM)
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2.2
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1.9 — 2.4
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Negativity Scale (NS)
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4.4
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3.3 — 5.6
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0
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9
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Cognitive Control (CC)
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2.3
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1.9 — 2.7
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General Executive Function Index (GEFI)
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1.8
Normal range
1.5 — 2.1
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3
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures everyday behaviors related to executive functions, including planning, organization, inhibition, working memory, flexibility, and emotional control. Results summarize strengths and areas of difficulty across multiple domains.
Who is the questionnaire intended for?
It is intended for children and adolescents ages 5 to 18. A parent, caregiver, or educator completes the rating based on observed behavior.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
It includes 86 items and typically takes about 16 minutes to complete. Completion time may vary based on familiarity with the child’s daily functioning.
How should items be rated?
Each item should be rated based on how often the behavior is observed in typical settings. Ratings should reflect the child’s behavior over recent months rather than a single day.
How should results be interpreted and used?
Scores support screening and profile description and should be interpreted using the official manual and clinical context. Results do not confirm a diagnosis on their own and may guide follow-up assessment or intervention planning.
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Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This measure is commonly used to obtain informant ratings of everyday behaviors associated with executive functioning in children and adolescents. The Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) provides a structured way for caregivers and/or teachers to report on planning/organization, inhibitory control, attention regulation, and emotional/behavioral self-management in real-world settings.
The questionnaire includes 86 items and typically requires about 16 minutes to complete. Responses yield scale scores that can be used to characterize relative strengths and concerns and to support clinical formulation, educational planning, and decisions about whether additional assessment is indicated.
The Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) is intended to be interpreted within the context of its manual and other available information (e.g., developmental history, academic functioning, and direct assessment), rather than as a stand-alone diagnostic tool. Authors: Lauren Kenworthy; Steven C. Guy.
Author: gerard-a-gioia, Lauren Kenworthy, peter-k-isquith, Steven C. Guy
Literature: Anderson, P. Assessment and development of executive function (EF) during childhood. Child Neuropsychology. 2002.; Gioia, G. A., Isquith, P. K., Guy, S. C., & Kenworthy, L. Behavior rating inventory of executive function. Psychological Assessment Resources. 2000.
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