Behavioral Rating Inventory and Laboratory Tests Measure Different Aspects of Executive Functioning in Boys: A Validity Study

ABSTRACTObjective: The aim of this study is to investigate the correspondence between an ecological test of everyday behavior and laboratory tests of executive functions (EF) and to analyze whether the prior can be used in the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).Method: Sample consisted of 61 unmedicated first referral males who were diagnosed only with ADHD and were classified into subtypes (predominantly inattentive subtype: n= 22; predominantly hyperactive/impulsive subtype: n= 17; combined subtype: n= 22). Healthy control group consisted of age-matched healthy males (n= 19). Rating of everyday behavior of EF was performed using both the teacher and parent forms (BRIEF-T and P, respectively) of Behavioral Rating Inventory of Executive Functions (BRIEF). Laboratory tests consisted of the Stroop Test, Wisconsin Card Sorting Test and Raven Standard Progressive Matrices.Results: In the ADHD group, factor structure of BRIEF consisted of behavioral regulation index and metacognition ...