This investigation analyzed the factor structure of the Bristol Social Adjustment Guides in a rural population of children (67 boys, 33 girls, aged 5 to 16 yr.) referred for psychological evaluations. The factor structure suggested two distinct factors which conformed to temperamental disorders of the conduct and personality types.
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