Differential validity of the MMPI-2 subtle and obvious scales with psychiatric inpatients: Scale 2
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Analyses of the construct and applicability of the Minnesota multiphasic personality inventory-2 (MMPI-2) Scale 2 Subtle and Obvious scales in 67 psychiatric inpatients shows Obvious items to be better indicators of assessed suicide risks whereas Subtle scales failed to contribute and useful data. The implications of differential validity of The two scales are discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of Clinical Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0021-9762
Year: 1995
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The effect of administration method: a comparison of the Rapaport and Exner Rorschach systems
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An assessment of the merits of two different Rorschach systems, the Rapaport and Exner systems, suggested the comparative utility of both strategies in different clinical case scenarios. Clinicians need to incorporate these findings to enhance the quality their practice in psychological assessments.
Publication Name: Journal of Clinical Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0021-9762
Year: 1995
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