The Children's Riverside Behavioral Q-Sort (C-RBQ)

Adapted from Funder, Furr and Colvin's (2000) Riverside Behavioral Q-Sort by Patrick Markey (Villanova University) and Charlotte Markey (Rutgers University).

For additional information about this measure see Markey, P.M., Markey, C. N., & Tinsley, B. J. (in press). Children’s behavioral manifestations of the five-factor model of personality. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.

1	Expresses awareness of being on camera and/or in an experiment (Regardless of whether reaction is positive or negative)
2	Interviews his or her parent(s) (e.g., asks a series of questions)
3	Volunteers a large amount of information about self
4	Seems interested in what the parent(s) has to say
5	Tries to control the interaction (disregard whether attempts at control succeed or not)
6	Dominates the interaction (disregard intention e.g., if subject dominates the interaction by default because the parent(s) does very little, this should receive high placement)
7	Appears to be relaxed and comfortable
8	Exhibits social skills (e.g., does things to make the parent(s) comfortable, keeps the conversation moving)
9	Is reserved and unexpressive (e.g., expresses little affect; acts in a stiff, formal manner)
10	Laughs frequently
11	Smiles frequently
12	Is physically animated; moves around a great deal
13	Seems to like parent(s)
14	Exhibits an awkward interpersonal style (e.g., seems to have difficulty knowing what to say, mumbles, fails to respond to parents conversational advances)
15	Compares self to others (whether others are present or not)
16	Shows high enthusiasm and high energy level
17	Shows a wide range of interests (e.g., talk about many topics)
18	Talks at rather than with parent(s) (e.g., conducts a monologue, ignores what parent(s) says)
19	Expresses agreement frequently (High placement implies agreement is expressed unusually often - e.g., In response to each and every statement the parents made. Low placement implies an unusual lack of expression of agreement.)
20	Expresses criticism (of anybody or anything) (Low placement implies expresses praise)
21	Is talkative (as observed in this situation)
22	Expresses insecurity (e.g., seems touchy or overly sensitive)
23	Shows physical signs of tension or anxiety (e.g., fidgets nervously, voice wavers) (Lack of signs of anxiety = middle placement/ Low placement = lack of sings under circumstances where you would expect to see them)
24	Exhibits a high degree of intelligence (High placement only if subject actually says or does something of high intelligence. Low placement implies exhibition of low intelligence. Medium placement reflects no information one way or the other.)
25	Expresses sympathy towards parent(s) (Low placement implies unusual lack of sympathy)
26	Initiates humor
27	Seeks reassurance from parent(s) (asks for agreement, fishes for praise)
28	Exhibits condescending behavior (Acts as if self is superior to others. Low placement implies acting inferior to others)
29	Seems likeable
30	Seeks advice from parent(s)
31	Appears to regard self as physically attractive (nonverbal cues will probably be used to judge this item, examples might include preening, posing, etc.)
32	Acts irritated
33	Expresses warmth (to anyone -- e.g., include any reference to "my close friend", etc.)
34	Tries to undermine, sabotage, or obstruct (either the experiment or parents)
35	Expresses hostility (no matter to whom or what)
36	Is unusual or unconventional in appearance
37	Behaves in a fearful or timid manner
38	Is expressive in face, voice, or gestures
39	Expresses interest in fantasy or daydreams (low placement only if such interest is explicitly disavowed)
40	Expresses guilt (about anything)
41	Keeps parent(s) at a distance, avoids the development of rapport during interaction (low placement implies behavior to get closer to parents)
42	Shows interest in intellectual or cognitive matters (by discussing an intellectual idea in detail or with enthusiasm)
43	Seems to enjoy the interaction
44	Says or does interesting things in this interaction
45	Says negative things about self (is self-critical; expresses feelings of inadequacy)
46	Displays ambition (e.g., passionate discussion of future occupation, grades, etc.)
47	Blames others (for anything)
48	Expresses self pity or feelings of victimization
49	Initiates physical affection (e.g., hugs, kisses, etc.)
50	Behaves in a cheerful manner
51	Gives up when faced with obstacles (Low placement implies unusual persistence)
52	Behaves in a stereotypically masculine/ feminine style or manner (low placement implies behavior stereotypical of the opposite sex)
53	Offers advice
54	Speaks fluently and expresses ideas wells
55	Emphasizes accomplishments of self or family (Low placement = emphasizes failures of these individuals)
56	Competes with parent(s) (low placement implies cooperation)
57	Speaks in a loud voice
58	Speaks sarcastically (e.g., says things (s)he obviously does not mean; makes facetious comments that are not necessarily funny)
59	Makes or approaches physical contact with parent(s). (of any sort, including sitting unusually close) (Low placement implies unusual avoidance of physical contact)
60	Engages in constant eye contact with parent(s) (Low placement implies unusual lack of eye contact)
61	Seems detached from the interaction
62	Speaks quickly (low placement = speaks slowly)
63	Acts playful
64	Parent(s) seek advice from subject