Which CBCL variant is used by a teacher?

• A. CBCL-TRF
• B. CBCL-YSR
• C. CBCL Screening Form
• D. Parent Rating Form

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that the CBCL system has different forms for different informants, and the form designed for teachers is the Teacher Report Form. This version is specifically tailored for observations in the school setting, capturing how the child behaves in class, with peers, and during school routines. Teachers are best positioned to rate behaviors that show up at school, such as attention in class, rule-breaking, and interactions with classmates, which is why this form is used by teachers. Other forms serve different reporters—parents rate home behavior, youths rate themselves, and the Screening Form is a brief quick-check rather than a full teacher-based assessment. So, for teacher observations, the Teacher Report Form is the appropriate variant.