Mmpi 2 validity scales and suspected parental alienation syndrome jeffrey c. Complimentary training slides from the author the university of minnesota press is pleased to offer instructors free, downloadable training slides on interpreting. The current study examined the utility of the recently released minnesota multiphasic personality inventory 2 restructured form mmpi2rf. An outline of the 51 scales that comprise the 338item mmpi 2 rf. Utility of the mmpi2rf restructured form validity scales. Be sure to look at l, f and k before interpreting them. Mmpi2 clinical and validity scales were used as predictors of group membership in a hierarchical cluster analysis. The revised version, the mmpi2 was published in 1989 but was received cautiously. Since, these scales are not kcorrected, many of them are effected by response bias. Best practice manual for posttraumatic stress disorder. Since the goal was to cluster cases, all scale scores were standardized to reduce potential biases due to differences in the variance of each variable. A multimethod assessment approach to the detection of. Pdf mmpi2 in the inpatient assessment of women with eating. Cluster analysis of personality profiles in perinatal.
Four years after the introduction of the revised minnesota multiphasic personality inventory, the mmpi2 is regarded throughout the world as a unique, invaluable instrument. Recently, mcgrath, sapareto, and pogge 1998 developed a new scale for the minnesota multiphasic personality inventory, second edition mmpi2 labeled the masculinefeminine pathology mfp scale to provide an accurate representation of gender differences. Mmpi 2 scoring template fill out and sign printable pdf. Sensitivity of mmpi2 validity scales to underreporting of symptoms article pdf available in psychological assessment 74. The mmpi and mmpi2 include scales that assess overreporting. Mmpi 2 changed the scoring method and some of the normative data. We used a knowngroups design with the structured interview of reported symptoms sirs. Documents the development of the mmpi2 content scales and procides information on clinical use.
Mmpi2rf minnesota multiphasic personality inventory2. Manifest anxiety and depression, pessimistic, apathetic, shy, lacks selfconfidence. An outline of over 120 scales that comprise the 567item mmpi 2. The following is a brief description of the mmpi clinical scale taken from james n. Maintain continuity with original clinical and validity scales done so one could still rely on past research development. The scale is empirical evidence that antisemites are mentally ill and dumb. Mmpi2rf training slides university of minnesota press. Interpretaonofmmpi2 content,supplementary,and psy5scales.
Mmpi 2 clinical and validity scales were used as predictors of group membership in a hierarchical cluster analysis. Offenders had an average mmpi2 profile code of 468. Clinical subscales harrislingoes and social introversion subscales. In light of the complex issues involving the mmpi2s reliability many relating to the initial versions construction, the reader is referred to the readings below for discussions of the tests development and psychometrics. Exclude scales 5 and 0 when determining code types same descriptors apply to highscorers as highpoint code types code types twopoint tell which two are the highest ones in the profile. Superlaveselfpresentaons developedbybutcherandhan1995toidenfyunder reporngwiththeenremmpi2itempool 50items,44keyedfalse. The revised version, the mmpi 2 was published in 1989 but was received cautiously. Mmpi2 minnesota multiphasic personality inventory2 extended. The most secure digital platform to get legally binding, electronically signed documents in just a few seconds. Mmpi2 minnesota multiphasic personality inventory2. Use of the mmpi2 masculinefeminine pathology scale in. Fake bad scale fbs aka symptom validity scale or svs. Development and use of the mmpi 2 content scales mmpi 2 monographs butcher, dr james n, graham, director and professor school of social work john r, williams, carolyn l, benporath, yossef s on.
Maintain continuity with original clinical and validity scales done so one could still rely on past research development of the mmpi2. Negative treatment indicators subscales low motivation trt1 9 95 90 100 inability to disclose trt2 2 52 53 100 mmpi 2 extended score report id. It was, therefore, hard to compare it to its much hallowed and oft validated predecessor. Furthermore, due to the multiple characteristics shared by individuals with bulimia and detected by the mmpi2s clinical scales, it is possible to conclude that the mmpi2 has the potential to be a useful diagnostic and descriptive assessment tool for this population. Document resume use of the mmpi and mmpi2 with persons with. The mmpi 2 is made of 567 binary true or false items questions. Replace obsolete, potentially offensive, and difficult to understand items 2. The minnesota multiphasic personality inventory mmpi. Mmpi2 validity scales and suspected parental alienation syndrome jeffrey c. Convergence of rorschach variables and mmpi a psy5 scales. Detecting simulated cognitive impairment with mmpi2 neurocorrection scales. An outline of the 51 scales that comprise the 338item mmpi2rf.
The strategy for the translation and adaptation of the mmpi2 in determination of the medical necessity of psychological tests always requires consideration of the clinical publicado prepare a family budget for a month pdf viewer research proposal in management pdf nbr 0 pdf files operation research handbook pdf sxa manual. Mmpi2rf validity scales 20 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 vrinr trinr fr fpr fs fbsr lr kr raw score. Mmpi 2 rf higherorder ho and restructured clinical rc scales 20 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 eid thd bxd rcd rc1 rc2 rc3 rc4 rc6 rc7 rc8 rc9 raw score. Pdf sensitivity of mmpi2 validity scales to underreporting. The mmpi2rf validity scales can contribute meaningfully to the detection of symptom exaggeration associated with mprd. Describes the new mmpi2 content scales and provides information on their internal statistical consistency, external validation, and clinical use. The mmpi2 is made of 567 binary true or false items questions. Effects of aging on responding to mmpi 2 critical items. Effects of aging on responding to mmpi2 critical items. Inventory mmpi and minnesota multiphasic personality inventory 2 mmpi2 helpful, particularly in very complex or difficult cases. Development and use of the mmpi2 content scales mmpi2 monographs. The content scales of the minnesota multiphasic personality inventory 2 mmpi2, designed to assess substantive dimensions of psychopathology, were evaluated through responses of 221 undergraduates. Scales, mmpi2 content scales, and mmpi2 supplemental scales 7revisedvalidityscales.
Minnesota multiphasic personality inventory2 mmpi2. The information it contains should be considered in the context of the test takers background, the circumstances of the assessment, and other available information. Generally, t65 should be considered high, and below t40 low. Minnesota multiphasic personality inventory 2 revised form symptom validity scalerevised mmpi2rf fbsr. Validity indicators superlative selfpresentation subscales clinical scales restructured clinical rc scales content scales content component scales supplementary scales clinical subscales harrislingoes and social introversion subscales. Mmpi2 in the inpatient assessment of women with eating disorders article pdf available in journal of personality assessment 753. Higherorder ho restructured clinical rc somaticcognitive. Twopoint tell which two are the highest ones in the profile. This interpretive report is intended for use by a professional qualified to interpret the mmpi2rf. Originally developed in the late 1930s, the test has been revised and updated several times to improve accuracy and validity. Development of the mmpi2 goals for the restandardization of the mmpi were to. Development of the mmpi 2 goals for the restandardization of the mmpi were to.
Originally, developed on people with antisemitic attitudes, the scale measures dogmatic and defensive thinking in hostile individuals. Furthermore, due to the multiple characteristics shared by individuals with bulimia and detected by the mmpi 2 s clinical scales, it is possible to conclude that the mmpi 2 has the potential to be a useful diagnostic and descriptive assessment tool for this population. Results indicate that the convergent and discriminant validity of mmpi2 content scales are compromised by substantial confounding general variance. All the scales have items, which are obvious in content, and measure what the respondent wishes to communicate. Mmpi2rf higherorder ho and restructured clinical rc scales 20 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 eid thd bxd rcd rc1 rc2 rc3 rc4 rc6 rc7 rc8 rc9 raw score. Vrinr trinr fr fpr variable response inconsistency true response inconsistency infrequent responses infrequent psychopathology responses 4 53 98 fs fbsr lr kr infrequent somatic responses symptom validity uncommon virtues adjustment validity 4 74 100 1 51 6 70 97 12. Recently, mcgrath, sapareto, and pogge 1998 developed a new scale for the minnesota multiphasic personality inventory, second edition mmpi2 labeled the masculinefeminine pathology mfp scale to. Learn how to understand the meaning of the different scales and scores of an mmpi test result, and how you might be able to improve your overall results. The higher a scale, the more the more pathological descriptors apply. In a prior article, weiss, davis, rostow, and kinsman 2003 found that high l scale scores are associated with a number of performance problems in law enforcement officers. Renorm the mmpi with a more nationally representative sample 3. Personality psychopathology five psy5 validity indicators. The mmpi2 is a selfreport personality measure with a truefalse response format. Assessing personality and psychopathology, second editionencompasses all that has been learned about the original and revised tests.
Mmpi2 changed the scoring method and some of the normative data. Megargee classifications were fairly divided, but delta was the largest grouping. Development and use of the mmpi2 content scales mmpi2. Development and use of the mmpi2 content scales mmpi2 monographs butcher, dr james n, graham, director and professor school of social work john r, williams, carolyn l, benporath, yossef s on. Future research should examine the mmpi2rf validity scales in regards to noincentive individuals claiming chronic pain who are not in litigation in order to better identify specificity rates for these scales. Best practice manual for posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd. Start a free trial now to save yourself time and money. Fill out, securely sign, print or email your mmpi 2 score interpretation form instantly with signnow. Convergence of rorschach variables and mmpia psy5 scales. The minnesota multiphasic personality inventory mmpi is the most widely used and researched clinical assessment tool used by mental health professionals to help diagnose mental health disorders. The present study investigated the use of the minnesota multiphasic personality inventory mmpi2 l lie scale in the preemployment selection of police officers. They also scored high on the harrislingoes scales of authority problems, persecutory ideas, and emotional alienation. Pdf mmpi2 in the inpatient assessment of women with.