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Peer Delinquency Scale

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Abbreviation
PDS
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Peer Delinquency Scale Information
Description
The peer delinquency scale of the Pittsburgh Youth Study Interview comprises 15 questions rated on a 5-point scale (1 = none to 5 = all) concerning the number of friends of the subject that have engaged in a variety of antisocial and delinquent behaviors over the past 6 months. Behaviors rated range in severity from minor infractions to serious and violent crimes against others. These behaviors range from skipping school without an excuse, to using weapons, lying or disobeying adults, damaging property, or using force to commit robbery.
Category
Impulsivity and General Trait & Behavior Scales
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