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Character structure and performance on the MMPI.

D R Gibson, A J Malerstein, M M Ahern

    Psychological Reports
    |December 1, 1989
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    This study explored character typologies based on Piaget's developmental theory to predict Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) performance in adults. Findings revealed significant links between character types and specific MMPI clinical scales, validating the typology.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Personality Assessment

    Background:

    • Understanding the relationship between personality structure and psychological assessment is crucial.
    • Jean Piaget's developmental theory offers a framework for understanding cognitive and character development.
    • The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is a widely used tool for psychological assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the validity of a character typology derived from Piaget's developmental theory.
    • To determine if this typology can predict performance on the MMPI in a sample of normal adults.
    • To examine the empirical relationship between character types and MMPI clinical scales.

    Main Methods:

    • A sample of 74 normal adults was assessed.

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  • A character typology based on Piaget's developmental theory was applied.
  • The typology's validity was evaluated by correlating it with 11 clinical scales of the MMPI.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant differences were found among character types for five MMPI scales: Hypochondriasis, Depression, Masculinity/femininity, Psychasthenia, and Ego strength.
    • Significant differences were also observed for Hysteria, Psychopathic deviate, and Hypomania scales between subtypes of the most prevalent character type.
    • The observed differences were generally consistent with theoretical expectations.

    Conclusions:

    • The character typology, grounded in Piaget's developmental theory, demonstrates validity in predicting MMPI performance.
    • Specific character types and subtypes are empirically associated with distinct MMPI clinical profiles.
    • This typology offers a potentially useful framework for understanding personality structure in relation to psychological assessment outcomes.