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An MMPI-based behavior descriptor/personality trait list.

M deMendonca1, L Elliott, M Goldstein

  • 1School of Professional Psychology, The University of Denver, CO 80208, USA.

Journal of Personality Assessment
|October 1, 1984
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This study created a new list of behavior descriptors and personality traits. It was developed by analyzing terms linked to elevated Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) scales and the Gough Adjective Check List.

Area of Science:

  • Psychological assessment
  • Personality psychology
  • Behavioral science

Background:

  • The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is a widely used psychological assessment tool.
  • Identifying descriptive terms associated with MMPI scales is crucial for understanding personality traits.
  • Existing descriptor lists may not fully capture the nuances of MMPI profiles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel list of behavior descriptors and personality traits.
  • To systematically link MMPI scale elevations with specific behavioral characteristics.
  • To enhance the interpretability of MMPI results through a refined descriptor set.

Main Methods:

  • Abstracting descriptive terms from ten authoritative MMPI reference works.

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  • Correlating these terms with established personality constructs.
  • Selecting descriptors that align with the 300-word Gough Adjective Check List (GACL).

    • Main Results:

    • A curated list of behavior descriptors and personality traits was successfully constructed.
    • The list effectively bridges MMPI scale interpretations with the GACL.
    • This provides a more granular vocabulary for describing psychological states.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed list offers a valuable tool for researchers and clinicians.
    • It facilitates a more precise and comprehensive description of personality and behavior.
    • This enhances the application and understanding of MMPI assessments.