
Interpreting the MMPI-2-RF.
Title:
Interpreting the MMPI-2-RF.
Author:
Ben-Porath, Yossef S.
ISBN:
9780816670451
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (552 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Contents -- List of Tables -- List of Figures -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Historical Foundations of the MMPI-2-RF: The MMPI and MMPI-2 1 -- 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 Scales -- Delineating the Restructured Clinical Scale Constructs -- Appraisals of the Restructured Clinical Scales -- Chapter 3 Completing Development of the MMPI-2-RF: The Substantive Scales -- Higher-Order Scales -- Specific Problems and Interest Scales -- Personality Psychopathology Five 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 Scales -- Restructured Clinical Scales -- Specific Problems Scales -- Interest Scales -- Personality Psychopathology Five Scales -- Chapter 8 Interpreting the MMPI-2-RF: Recommended Framework and Process -- Using the MMPI-2-RF Interpretation Worksheet -- Case Example: Mr. I -- Conclusion -- Chapter 9 MMPI-2-RF Case Studies -- Ms. G: Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms -- Mr. P: A Chronic and Severe Disorder -- Ms. L: An Abusive Relationship Ends -- Mr. E: Substance-Induced Psychotic Symptoms -- Mr. D: Bariatric Surgery Candidate.
Ms. B: Spine Surgery Candidate -- Ms. X: A Case of Factitious Disorder -- Ms. R: A Case of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder -- Mr. M: Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity -- Mr. F: Law Enforcement Officer Candidate -- Chapter 10 Summary and Initial Appraisals of the MMPI-2-RF -- Appraisals of the MMPI-2-RF -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Index of Subjects -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Index of Names -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- V -- W -- Y.
Abstract:
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. A comprehensive reference for users of the new test, this book sets the standard for interpretation of, and instruction on, the MMPI-2-RF.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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