Interpreting the MMPI-2-RF
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.
A required resource for those studying and doing psychological assessment.
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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.
A required resource for those studying and doing psychological assessment.
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In this volume Ben-Porath has provided a very carefully crafted, objective, well balanced, scholarly, and extremely lucid explanation of the theoretical, empirical, and clinical aspects of the steps through which the MMPI–2–RF measure was developed and evolved into a new personality assessment measure during the past decade... This is no mere code book or primer; rather, it is a very carefully crafted theoretical and clinical handbook that deserves to be read and reread with care and thoughtful reflection; doing so will bring great benefits in enhanced syndrome analytic clarity, insight, and depth of understanding.
PsycCRITIQUES
An excellent reference... It provides much more historical, validity, and interpretative information than is provided in the test manuals and that alone demonstrates it usefulness. I am certain that anyone who uses the MMPI-2-RF, whether on a daily basis or only on occasion, will have this book on his/her shelf.
The Clinical Neuropsychologist
The validity scales we have come to know and love have been updated, revised, and refined. The restructured clinical scales have been shorn of demoralization and tightened up. Scales reflecting contemporary personality theory have been added. Charts and tables abound. An interpretive worksheet helps organize the deep plunder of a profile. Case examples show the test at work. There is a lot to love about this book.
Journal of Personality Assessment
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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COMPLIMENTARY TRAINING SLIDES FROM THE AUTHOR
The University of Minnesota Press is pleased to offer instructors free, downloadable training slides on Interpreting the MMPI-2-RF.
To download PowerPoint slides, click on the chapters below:
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapters 6–8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapters 6–8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
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