Software authorized by the publisher for scoring the mmpi2 testdont be fooled, making or using mmpi2 scoring programs not authorized by the publisher is illegal. The mmpi2rf restructured form in medical settings yossef s. An analysis of administration, scoring, and interpretation. Complimentary training slides from the author the university of minnesota press is pleased to offer instructors free, downloadable training slides on interpreting. If he has not reported suicidal ideation 150f, 303f, 506f 520f, 530f, it is important to reevaluate the safety and risk factors for suicidal behavior because of his. The minnesota multiphasic personality inventory2 mmpi2.
Mmpi 2 interpretation 1 grieve rev 305 rg the mmpi 2 i. Download extended score report this costeffective report provides raw and t scores for all standard mmpi2 scales and a listing of critical items. However, at the slightest disruption of the idealized selfobject merger fantasy the discovery that the other person is not controllable and has independent thoughts and feelings, the idealization flips over to devaluation. Minnesota multiphasic personality inventory wikipedia, the free encyclopedia page 3 of 12.
If you wish to request a reprint of an article, please click here james n. Why is knowledge of the mmpi2 important in child custody proceedings. Department of psychology western kentucky university. Place the answer sheet in the computer system and connect to the host scoring computer, which will yield scores for each scale, an interpretation of each scale and an overall interpretation of the mmpi2. The minnesota multiphasic personality inventory2 mmpi2 manual for administration and scoring. Mmpi2 extended score report comprehensive and current the extended score report provides raw and t scores for all mmpi2 scales offered by the publisher. Highlights from the history of the mmpi 1940 to 1995 fifty historical highlights in using the mmpi and mmpia with adolescents.
The effects of testing circumstance and education level on. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. An analysis of administration, scoring, and interpretation of the mmpi2 and mcmiiiiii in child custody evaluations james n. The best resource for interpreting these widely used personality assessment tests.
There was a significant difference between the two groups 2 indicated a higher level of k than 1 on the level of k. Using 567 true or false questions, it rates the tester on categories validity scales included. Minnesota multiphasic personality inventory test mmpi 2, also called the mmpi personality test often used for pre employment psychological testing, in homeland security services, executive search, employment suitability, clinical diagnosis, treatment planning, and research. The mmpi2 restructured clinical scales in the assessment. This document will walk you through exporting a scored mmpi2 using q local 2. Mmpi2rf adult interpretive system version 4 content. Because all other mmpi2 scores that aid in the interpretation of the clinical scales the harrislingoes subscales, restructured clinical scales, content and content component scales, psy5 scales, and supplementary scales are not kcorrected, they can be compared most directly with nonkcorrected t. Current and comprehensive, it presents detailed instructions for administering and scoring the mmpi2. If you currently rely on mailin scoring or other services from the pearson clinical assessment scoring department, we recommend you get in touch with the assessment consultant in your region so they may help guide you towards a seamless transition into an alternative scoring option. Interpreting the mmpi2rf, complete pdf university of. Historical highlights in mmpimmpi2mmpia use in crosscultural assessment.
Administration 1 give the booklet to the client and read the instructions to himher 2 if the protocol is to be computer scored, be sure the client completely fills in the dots a. As coauthor of the mmpi2rf he receives royalties on sales of the test. Essentials of mmpi2 and mmpia interpretation by james n. She tests as a somewhat repressive and denying individual. Rapid results for all mmpi 2 scales and indices ease of scoring for complicated scoring procedures for mmpi 2 scales like vrin and trin. We converted mmpi2 item numbers from rc, eid, bxd, and thd to those used in the original mmpi group form to create themmpiarc and af scales, archival estimates of the mmpi2rfs rc scales and higherorder factors. Its extensive array of scales, established norms for a range of. An examination of the utility of combining the validity scales in a noncompensatory model thomas burke august 2007 51 pages directed by. The mmpi2 is the most often used psychological test in the custody evaluation process and is also the most often used objective personality test in the entire field of forensic assessment. As easy as the mmpi may be to interpret, even the scores a.
Historical highlights for the mmpi, mmpi2 and mmpia. Mmpi2 custody report 3663 female, sensitization to. Use the subscales to help interpret the main clinical scales. Utility of the response bias scale rbs and other mmpi2. Terms in this set 24 scoring 4 scoring is based on gender of the test taker score and plot the profile determine profile validity organize the scales and identify the code type. That is, she would be seen as wanting to avoid antagonistic. Complete this interactive quiz when youre ready to measure exactly how much you know about the mmpi2. Clients can take the mmpi2 test onscreen, eliminating the cost of test booklets and answers sheets saves client demographic information for reuse with multiple assessments. This report incorporates innovations in mmpi2 interpretation, such as the rc restructured clinical scales and nonkcorrected scores. Dangerousness to others responses test item number client response typical percent endorsed true 312 not entered 9.
Assessing personality and psychopathology describes effective uses of all aspects of the mmpi2 and explains how to accurately interpret test results. How to convert scored mmpi2 reports to mmpi2rf reports. Mmpi2 interpretation 1 grieve rev 305 rg the mmpi2 i. The following report was generated from qglobal, pearsons webbased scoring and reporting application, using mr. Mmpi test, scoring, assessment, consultation and research. Portions excerpted from the mmpi2 manual for administration, scoring, and interpretation. An analysis of administration, scoring, and interpretation of the mmpi2 and mcmiiiiii in child custody evaluations article pdf available in journal of child custody 24. Mmpi2 computerized scoring and interpretation accurate and complete scores via the computer most psychologists use mmpi2 computerized scoring timesaving. Pdf the minnesota multiphasic personality inventory2. Essentials of mmpi2 and mmpia interpretation presents innovative interpretive strategies for both the minnesota multiphasic personality inventory2, or mmpi2, and the adaptation for adolescents, the mmpia. How to interpret your personality test the minnesota multiphasic personality inventory mmpi2 is the most comprehensive personality test currently available. Research doesnt support the use of the kcorrection on the mmpi2 little correlation differences between k and nonk corrected and other clinical variables several have found the kcorrected to be worse at prediction of other clinical variables recommendation.
Mf is only slightly correlated to the new gender role scales on the mmpi2. Mmpi2 scoring can score by hand or on the computer several options for computer scoring can scan in answer sheet, input it by hand, or mail the answer sheet into pearson assessments hand scoring uses templates for the scales that are overlaid on the answer sheet not difficult, but must be very precise and careful constructing the profile. The mmpi 2 standardization the mmpi 2 efforts were made to stress continuity between the mmpi and mmpi 2 some items were deleted or had the wording changed, but the majority of items were unchanged uses uniform t scores rather than linear ones, but otherwise clinical scales look the same norms 18 men, 1462 women with demographics. Sample report case descriptions do not accompany mmpi 2 rf reports, but are provided here as background information. Next look at the highest scales on the mmpi2, mmpia and mmpi profiles. Many of the mmpi 2 rf scales are linked empirically and conceptually to current models and concepts of personality and psychopathology benporath, 2012. Highlights in the assessment of chronic pain with the mmpi and mmpi2. Group 1 had already been hired and took the mmpi2 as part of a voluntary research protocol while in training. Validity scales used in the current analysis included those that are a standard part of the scoring software for the mmpi2 within va medical. Mmpi 2 adult interpretive system version 4 contentbased. Validity and clinical scales profile, kcorrected and nonkcorrected graph. Utility of the response bias scale rbs and other mmpi2 validity scales in predicting tomm performance. Contact the mmpi2mmpia research project the best way to reach dr.
Mmpi2 custody report 3663 female, sensitization to the. Featured articles mmpi2, mmpia, and minnesota reports. Group 2 took the mmpi2 as part of their medical screening process for hiring. Administrative and technical manuals 25 answer sheets. Interpret scales keeping in mind that even slight changes in the relationship of l, f, and k to each other can change the elevation and configuration of the scales. Use the host communication scoring system, which you obtain through ncs pearson assessments. Because the 338 items are a subset of the 567 items of the mmpi 2, it is possible to use existing mmpi 2 data. In a 1996 survey approximately 70% of the psychologists use the mmpi for custody. Minnesota multiphasic personality inventory2restructured. Rapid results for all mmpi2 scales and indices ease of scoring for complicated scoring procedures for mmpi2 scales like vrin and trin. Bow, phd, is director of psychology at hawthorn center and adjunct as.