In the Primary Mental Health Project begun in 1958 in Monroe County,New York,1^st graders were evaluated in a variety of ways in order to determine which early risk factor might predict later maladjustment.Of all the assessments done on those first graders,which one was the best predictor of mental health problems later?

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The nomination by peers for negative roles in a class play was found to be the best predictor of later mental health problems in the Primary Mental Health Project. This is because it reflects how the child is perceived by their peers, which may indicate social difficulties and difficulty in forming positive relationships. Teachers' assessments of classroom conduct and personality tests were also evaluated but were not found to be as accurate in predicting future mental health problems. School attendance records did not have a significant correlation with later mental health outcomes.

In the Primary Mental Health Project Begun in 1958 in Monroe