What this behavior rating inventory of executive function brief measures
This behavior rating inventory of executive function brief estimates self-reported executive function signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into focus shifts, memory slips, organization, impulse control. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your executive function index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed executive function signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Focus shifts
How often focus shifting and sustain attention issues appear.
Memory slips
How often working memory slip signals appear.
Organization
How often organization and planning difficulty signals appear.
Impulse control
How often impulse control and self monitor issues appear.
How it works
Answer 22 frequency items
Rate each frequency statement from Never to Very often. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the behavior rating inventory of executive function brief
Complete 22 items to receive your executive function index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your executive function index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Executive Function | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed executive function signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Executive Function | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring executive function signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Executive Function | 66 to 100 | Frequent executive function signals signals; schedule professional evaluation, not self-diagnosis |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report behavior rating inventory of executive function brief patterns on this screener
- A executive function index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Diagnose any mental health or medical condition from self-report alone
- Replace medical monitoring, therapy, or workplace safety evaluation
- Predict crisis risk without a licensed clinician assessment
- Label you permanently from one online frequency screener
Executive function index and sibling screeners
This behavior rating inventory of executive function brief screener uses original frequency items across four domains: focus shifts, memory slips, organization, impulse control. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the mental health & clinical hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| ADHD test | ADHD symptom habits rather than BRIEF-inspired frequency domains |
| Barratt impulsiveness scale BIS 11 | Impulsiveness frequency rather than full executive function breadth |
Behavior Rating Inventory Of Executive Function BRIEF FAQ
What does this behavior rating inventory of executive function brief measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a executive function index from 0 to 100. Not a diagnosis.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. Elena Vasquez, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Does a high score mean I have ADHD or executive dysfunction?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate ADHD or related conditions after a full assessment.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
Reviewed by
