What is the second component of the SDQ?

• A. An additional emotional assessment module
• B. An impact supplement which asks the respondent if the young person has a problem
• C. A screening interview with caregiver
• D. A scoring manual

Answer: (B)

The SDQ has a main 25-item questionnaire and a separate impact component that follows it. The second component is the impact supplement, which asks the respondent whether the young person has a problem due to their difficulties and, if so, how much this problem interferes with daily life. It looks at distress and impairment across key areas like home life, friendships, classroom learning, and leisure, helping to judge the real-world significance of the symptoms rather than just their presence. This is the part that adds context about how much the difficulties affect functioning, which is why it’s the correct choice. It isn’t an extra emotional module, a separate interview with the caregiver, or the scoring manual.