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BDEFS-SF Other-Report

(The code name is the first three letters of the client's first and last name. For example, John Doe, would have the following code name: JOHDOE).
Your relationship to the person being rated (Check one):

Instructions: You are being asked to describe the behavior of someone whom you know well. How often does that person experience each of these problems? Please circle the number next to each item that best describes the person’s behavior DURING THE PAST 6 MONTHS.

Short form items:
1. Never or rarely
2. Sometimes
3. Often
4. Very often
1. Procrastinates or puts off doing things until the last minute
2. Can't seem to hold in mind things he/she needs to remember to do
3. Not motivated to prepare in advance for things he/she knows he/she is supposed to do
4. Has trouble doing what he/she tells self to do
5. Has trouble learning new or complex activities as well as others
6. Has difficulty explaining things in their proper order or sequence
7. Unable to "think on his/her feet" or respond as effectively as others to unexpected events
8. Doesn't seem to process information as quickly or as accurately as others
9. Unable to inhibit his/her reactions or responses to events or others
10. Makes impulsive comments to others
11. Likely to do things without considering the consequences for doing them
12. Fails to consider past relevant events or past personal experiences before responding to situations (acts without thinking)
13. Does not put as much effort into his/her work as he/she should or as others are able to do
14. Others tell him/her that he/she is lazy or unmotivated
15. Inconsistent in the quality or quantity of his/her work performance
16. Unable to work as well as others without supervision or frequent instruction
17. Has trouble calming self down once he/she is emotionally upset
18. Cannot seem to regain emotional control and becomes more reasonable once he/she is emotional
19. Cannot seem to distract self from whatever is upsetting him/her emotionally to help calm self down. Can't refocus his/her mind to a more positive framework
20. Remains emotional or upset longer than others