Table 1.

Scale for rating child's affect, adapted from Koegel and Egel (1979)

Negative affect (0-1)	Neutral affect (2-3)	Positive affect (4-5)
Child looks bored, uninvolved, and not curious or eager to participate in the activity with peers. Appears to be sad, angry, or frustrated. Spends little time attending to activities and peers and may be noncompliant (shows inappropriate verbal or motor behavior, runs away). May engage in disruptive behaviors (throws tantrum, runs away, shows aggression). Score 0 or 1, depending on the extent of un-involvement and disruptive behavior.	Child is neither particularly interested nor uninterested in the activity or peers. May smile or frown occasionally, but overall seems neutral. May fidget and appear inattentive, but is not aggressive or rebellious. Generally complies with instructions or responds to prompts, but may not do so readily. Score 2 or 3, depending on the extent of compliance and attentiveness.	Child readily attends to the activity or peers and seems to be enjoying him- or her-self. May smile, laugh, or show other positive emotional behavior under appropriate circumstances. Child is alert and involved with the activity and with peers. Child responds to prompts or instructions, is compliant, and appears to try to perform successfully. Score 4 or 5, depending on extent of enjoyment and involvement.