Table 1 Items in the CBCL thought problems subscale and attention problems subscale.

From: Early childhood theory of mind and effortful control underpin preadolescent thought and attention problems

Thought Problems

Attention Problems

Deliberately harms self or attempts suicide

Acts too young for his/her age

Plays with own sex parts in public

Fails to finish things he/she starts

Plays with own sex parts too much

Can’t concentrate, can’t pay attention for long

Sleeps less than most kids

Can’t sit still, restless, or hyperactive

Can’t get his/her mind off certain thoughts: obsessions

Confused or seems to be in a fog

Hears sounds or voices that aren’t there

Daydreams or gets lost in his/her thoughts

Nervous movements or twitching

Impulsive or acts without thinking

Picks nose, skin, or other parts of body

Poor schoolwork

Repeats certain acts over and over, compulsions

Inattentive or easily distracted

Sees things that aren’t there

Stares blankly

Stores up too many things he/she doesn’t need

 

Strange behavior

 

Strange ideas

 

Talks or walks in sleep

 

Trouble sleeping

 
  1. The CBCL thought problems subscale has 15 items and the attention problems subscale has 10 items.