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TRF

TRF

3 9.9
A hormone from the brain that makes the pituitary gland release a hormone that controls the thyroid
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Another measure, which will be the focus of this study, is the Teacher's Report Form (TRF; Achenbach, 1991a).
  • TRF scales
  • TRF scores
  • TRF behavior

Examples

  • The psychometric properties of the CBCL, TRF, and YSR have been well documented (Achenbach, 1991a, 1991b, 1991c, 1991d).

    Academic text (1998)

  • The TRF has 118 problem items, of which 93 have counterparts on the CBCL.

    Academic text (1999)

  • The percentages of these 54 students within the clinical ranges for the TRF scales also changed little over time.

    Academic text (2001)

  • On both the CBCL and the TRF, T scores in excess of 63 are considered to be in the clinical range.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Teachers in Jamaica completed the Jamaican version of the TRF, designated as the Jamaican Teacher's Report Form (JTRF).

    Academic text (1999)

  • The median test-retest reliability for the TRF is .90 at 7-day intervals and .84 at 15-day intervals.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Subscale and composite factor scores of the TRF should not be construed as clinical diagnoses (Achenbach, 1991).

    Academic text (1994)

  • The TRF is essential for gathering data on student behavior in educational settings.

  • To accurately assess student performance, educators often refer to the TRF for detailed behavioral insights.

  • Results from the TRF help psychologists identify students who may need additional support in the classroom.

Synonyms

thyrotropin-releasing hormone
vsTRF
  • Specialized
8.0

A hormone made in the hypothalamus that tells the pituitary gland to release thyroid-stimulating hormone

is the same chemical but shown as a shorter written label
TRH
vsTRF
  • Specialized
9.9

A hormone made in the brain that tells the pituitary gland to release a hormone that controls the thyroid

is the same chemical but appears as a different full name form
thyrotropin-releasing factor
vsTRF
  • Specialized
8.3

A hormone made in the brain that tells the pituitary gland to release a hormone that controls the thyroid

is the same chemical but expressed with the other naming choice
protirelin
vsTRF
  • Specialized
9.9

A hormone made in the brain that tells the pituitary gland to release a hormone that controls the thyroid

is the same chemical but referred to by a different commercial name

Surface Forms

TRF singular
TRFs plural

Etymology

TRF stands for thyrotropin-releasing factor, a name that says it is the 'thing' that makes thyrotropin, the hormone for the thyroid, be released by the pituitary gland. So, TRF is the small brain chemical that tells the pituitary to release thyroid-stimulating hormone.