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R G Downey¹, E R Sinnett, W Seeberger

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

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|March 18, 1999

Summary

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.