Abstract
The validity of test data from nniltiscale inventories is dependent on self-reports that may be easily distorted by malingering. In examining the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2's (MMPI-2) role in the assessment of feigning, this review provides a conceptual analysis of the detection strategies underlying the MMPI-2 validity scales. The conceptual analysis is augmented by comprehensive meta-analysis of 65 MMPI-2 feigning studies plus II MMPI-2 diagnostic studies. For the rare-symptoms strategy, Fp (Cohen 's d = 2.02) appears especially effective across diagnostic groups; its cut scores evidence greater consistency than most validity indicators. The data supported the F as an effective scale but questioned the routine use ofFb. Among the specialized scales, Ds appeared especially useful because of its sophisticated strategy, consistent cut score, and minimal false-positives. General guidelines are offered for specific MMPI-2 validity scales in the assessment of malingering with specific diagnoses.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 160-177 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Assessment |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Detection strategies
- Feigning
- MMPI-2
- Malingering
- Overreporting
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Psychology
- Applied Psychology