Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale
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Social Processes: Methodology · Types of test
The Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale or {the Brazelton} is a measure of infant behavioral development introduced in 1973 by T. Berry Brazelton.
The measure assesses an infant reaction to a variety of stimuli such as a light in the eyes, a moving ball or a rattle. The results of this easily administered series of tests has proved an effective initial assessment of children, helping in the early identification of a variety of disorders.
It evaluates a wide range of 38 behaviors to build a behavioral profile of an infant up to 2 months old. This approach was innovative for recognizing that a baby is a highly-developed organism, even when just newly born. The profile describes the baby's strengths, adaptive responses and possible vulnerabilities. This knowledge may help parents develop appropriate caregiving strategies to enhance their earliest relationship with the child.
Training is necessary for effective and reliable administration of the NBAS.
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- Reber, A.S & Reber, E.S. (2001). Dictionary of Psychology. London. Penguin
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