Conclusions: The DISC-2 is a reliable and economical tool for assessing childpsychopathology.
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Caregiver race and education were associated with discordant reporting, as were caregiver and childpsychopathology.
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It is unclear to what degree environmental and genetic factors influence the development of early childpsychopathology.
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We conclude that biosocial interaction effects and gender differences should be considered when examining the etiological mechanisms of childpsychopathology.
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Discordant caregiver reporting of PTE exposure varies by assessment format and trauma type and is differentially related to caregiver demographics and caregiver and childpsychopathology.