Interpreting the MMPI-2-RF
Detailed and practical instruction for interpreting the MMPI-2-RF, the most recent version of the MMPI for adults
Yossef S. Ben-Porath provides detailed descriptions of the scales of the test, tables with interpretive recommendations for each scale, and illustrative cases from a wide variety of settings, including forensic, medical, and personnel screening. A comprehensive reference for users of the new test, this book sets the standard for interpretation of, and instruction on, the MMPI-2-RF.
This guide is a vital tool for effective use of the recently released MMPI-2-RF. Yossef S. Ben-Porath, a leading expert on the MMPI instruments, provides detailed descriptions of the scales of the test, tables with interpretive recommendations for each scale, and an abundance of illustrative cases from a wide variety of settings, including forensic (criminal and civil), medical, and personnel screening.
This core interpretive content is introduced by chapters on the original MMPI and the MMPI-2, placing the MMPI-2-RF in the context of the development of the earlier MMPI instruments.
A comprehensive reference for users of the test in practice and research, and for students, this book sets the standard for interpretation of, and instruction on, the MMPI-2-RF.
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Historical Foundations of the MMPI-2-RF: The MMPI and MMPI-2
The Original MMPI
The MMPI-2
Conclusions
Toward the MMPI-2-RF
Chapter 2 Transitioning to the MMPI-2-RF: The Restructured Clinical (RC)
Scales
Why Restructure the Clinical Scales?
Developing the Restructured Clinical (RC) Scales
Delineating the RC Scale Constructs
Appraisals of the Restructured Clinical (RC) Scales
Chapter 3 Completing Development of the MMPI-2-RF: The Substantive Scales
Higher-Order (H-O) Scales
Specific Problems (SP) and Interest Scales
Personality Psychopathology Five (PSY-5) Scales
Conclusion
Chapter 4 Completing Development of the MMPI-2-RF: The Validity Scales
Threats to Protocol Validity
Assessing Threats to Protocol Validity with the Original MMPI
The MMPI-2 Validity Scales
The MMPI-2-RF Validity Scales
Conclusion
Chapter 5 Administering and Scoring the MMPI-2-RF
Administering the MMPI-2-RF
Scoring the MMPI-2-RF
Computer-Generated Reports
Conclusion
Chapter 6 Interpreting the MMPI-2-RF: Validity Scales
Guidelines for Interpreting the MMPI-2-RF Validity Scales
Integrating MMPI-2-RF Validity Scale Findings
Chapter 7 Interpreting the MMPI-2-RF Substantive Scales
Higher-Order (H-O) Scales
Restructured Clinical (RC) Scales
Specific Problems (SP) Scales
Interest Scales
Personality Psychopathology Five (PSY-5) Scales
Chapter 8 Interpreting the MMPI-2-RF: Recommended Framework and Process
Using the MMPI-2-RF Worksheet
Case Example
Conclusion
Chapter 9 MMPI-2-RF Case Studies
Chapter 10 Summary and Initial Appraisals of the MMPI-2-RF
Appraisals of the MMPI-2-RF
Conclusion
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