Ronaldo Gabriel I.

Macaranas Psychological Assessment

BSPSY 3-1 March 15, 2024

I. Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS-III)

The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS) (Vineland-3) is a semi-structured

interview-based standardized assessment instrument designed to measure adaptive behavior and
assist in the diagnosis of developmental delays, autism, and intellectual and developmental
impairments. It can be used to develop rehabilitation or intervention programs, assess and report
on progress, and decide who is qualified for special assistance.

II. Actual Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS-III)

III. Validity

Numerous research conducted in a range of situations and populations have confirmed the
Vineland Adaptive Behavior Test's validity. These investigations have demonstrated the validity
and reliability of the VABS as a gauge of adaptive behavior. It has been applied in clinical
settings to identify intellectual and developmental problems, monitor program progress, and
gauge how well therapies are working.

IV. Reliability

Numerous studies have examined the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS) and have
typically determined that its reliability is excellent. The term "reliability" describes how a
measurement holds up over time and between various raters or administrations. Here are some
details about the VABS's dependability. Because of its excellent reliability, the VABS is regarded
as a useful instrument for evaluating adaptive behavior in a range of settings and groups.
However, when analyzing reliability coefficients, it's crucial to take into account elements like
the particular subscales being employed and the characteristics of the population being assessed.

V. Standardization

A standardized tool for measuring adaptive behavior, or what people do to get by in daily life, is
the Vineland-3. The Vineland-3 focuses on the examinee's real-world activities, whereas ability
measurements concentrate on what the examinee can do in a testing environment.
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Pandolfi, V., & Magyar, C. I. (2021). Vineland-3 Structural Validity and Interpretability of

Domain Scores: Implications for Practitioners Assessing Adolescents With Developmental

Conditions. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 126(3), 216–229.

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