The behavior of 34 hyperactive children was rated by their parents and teachers. The relationships between behavior rating scores and the actual behavior of the children in the classroom were examined. Parents' ratings correlated significantly with children's frequency of inattention in the classroom, while teachers' ratings were correlated with out-of-seat behavior. Results are discussed in terms of parents' and teachers' sensitivity to and awareness of different features of hyperactivity in children.
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