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This book is a comprehensive overview of the MMPI/MMPI-2 and its interpretation. In a single source, the book provides an introduction to basic issues in the development and administration of the MMPI as well as a step-by-step procedure for interpreting the test. Additionally, the author discusses the use of the MMPI/MMPI-2 with special groups and it reviews the use and interpretation of critical items, special scales, and short forms. Summaries of empirical research are included in each chapter to illustrate the bases for interpretations. Offers an extended discussion of assessing validity. Uses case studies to illustrate interpretations. Provides a discussion of the use of MMPI/MMPI-2 with adolescents, the aged, and ethnic minorities. Written by an outstanding authority on the MMPI/MMPI-2. For any practicing clinician or psychologist.
This manual investigates the systematic interpretation of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2) to provide clinicians with a standardized framework for diagnostic assessment. Roger L. Greene, a recognized authority in psychometric assessment, synthesizes decades of empirical research and clinical data to outline the technical procedures for administering and scoring the instrument. The text serves as a bridge between raw psychometric data and clinical application, emphasizing the necessity of validity assessment in professional practice.
What You Will Find
This text is widely regarded as a foundational resource for clinicians and students seeking a rigorous, evidence-based approach to personality assessment. Its focus on empirical validation and clinical utility makes it a standard reference for professionals navigating the complexities of the MMPI-2 in diverse diagnostic settings.
Page Count:
696
Publication Date:
1999-08-07
Publisher:
Allyn & Bacon
ISBN-10:
0205284167
ISBN-13:
9780205284160
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