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The changing face of MMPI practice.

R G Downey1, E R Sinnett, W Seeberger

  • 1Office of Planning and Analysis, Kansas State University, Manhattan 66506, USA.

Psychological Reports
|March 18, 1999
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Many psychologists use the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), MMPI-2, and MMPI-A. Survey results indicate potential misunderstandings regarding the relationships between these versions, impacting their clinical application.

Area of Science:

  • Psychological Assessment
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is a widely used psychological assessment tool.
  • Evolving versions, including the MMPI-2 and MMPI-A, aim to update and refine the original instrument.
  • Understanding current clinical practices is crucial for accurate interpretation and application of these tests.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the current usage and interpretation practices of the MMPI, MMPI-2, and MMPI-A among licensed psychologists.
  • To identify potential discrepancies in practitioners' understanding of the relationships between different MMPI versions.
  • To inform best practices in psychological assessment and test utilization.

Main Methods:

  • A survey questionnaire was mailed to 368 licensed psychologists in Kansas.

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  • A response rate of 40% (N = 147) was achieved.
  • Data collected included test usage, scoring methods (computerized vs. local), administration, interpretation techniques (High Point Codes, Elevation), and perceived relationships between MMPI versions.

    • Main Results:

    • A high percentage of respondents reported using the MMPI (37.0%), MMPI-2 (80.1%), and MMPI-A (40.4%).
    • The majority utilized computerized scoring (67.6%) and interpretation (43.8%).
    • Two-thirds of respondents believed High Point Codes and Elevations are related across MMPI and MMPI-2, suggesting a potential area of misunderstanding.

    Conclusions:

    • Current MMPI practice indicates widespread use of various versions and interpretation methods.
    • A significant portion of practitioners may hold inaccurate assumptions about the continuity and relationships between the MMPI, MMPI-2, and MMPI-A.
    • Addressing these potential misconceptions is vital for maintaining the MMPI's utility in diagnostic, forensic, and selection contexts.