BRIEF-A
Also written as: BRIEF-A — Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult
Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult, a standardized questionnaire assessing executive functioning in daily life.
Full Definition
The Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult (BRIEF-A) is a standardized assessment tool used to evaluate executive functioning behaviors in adults through self-report and informant ratings. It measures nine clinical scales including inhibition, shifting, emotional control, self-monitoring, initiate, working memory, planning/organizing, task monitoring, and organization of materials. The BRIEF-A provides ecologically valid information about executive functioning in real-world contexts, complementing performance-based neuropsychological testing.
Usage
Usage note: Always include the 'A' to distinguish from child versions (BRIEF-2, BRIEF-P).
In Context
- "The BRIEF-A scores indicated significant executive dysfunction in the patient's daily living activities." — neuropsychological report