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The MCMI and DSM-III: a brief rejoinder to Million (1985)

T A Widiger1, J B Williams, R L Spitzer

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky, Lexington 40506-0044, USA.

Journal of Personality Assessment
|July 1, 1986
PubMed

Insights

Caution is advised when using the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI) to diagnose DSM-III disorders. Current research has not yet established a link between MCMI interpretations and DSM-III diagnostic criteria.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychological Assessment

Background:

  • Critique of the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI) as a measure for DSM-III disorders.
  • Rejoinder to criticisms presented by Millon (1985).

Discussion:

  • Emphasizes the lack of published research correlating MCMI results with DSM-III diagnostic criteria.
  • Argues for cautious interpretation of MCMI in relation to DSM-III.

Key Insights:

  • No empirical evidence currently supports the MCMI's validity for diagnosing DSM-III disorders.
  • Millon's critique does not refute the need for research on MCMI-DSM-III relationship.

Outlook:

  • Highlights the necessity for future research to validate the MCMI against DSM-III.
  • Underscores the importance of empirical data in psychological assessment tool interpretation.

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