Are separate black and white MMPI norms needed?: An IQ-controlled comparison of accused murderers

Holcomb, William R.; Adams, Nicholas A.; Ponder, Howard M.

doi:10.1002/1097-4679(198401)40:1<189::aid-jclp2270400135>3.0.co;2-p

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“…This fact should be kept in mind whenever one interprets a native profile. This sentiment echoes concern that has been expressed about the interpretation of profiles of blacks (Pritchard & Rosenblatt, 1980a;Holcomb et al, 1984). Third, the redundancy of Verbal Comprehension in the presence of IQ did not occur because the factor was derived from the same subscales as the WAIS full scale IQ.…”

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“…In studying race, IQ, and the MMPI, Rosenblatt and Pritchard (1978) found Gynther's (1972) black versus white differences only among groups with IQs below 93 on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS). Similarly, Holcomb and his associates found that the Gynther pattern of racial differences was eliminated when Peabody and Revised Beta IQs were used as covariates (Holcomb & Adams, 1982Holcomb, Adams, & Ponder, 1984). When education level was examined, blacks were found to score higher than whites on Pa and 5c, but only among groups with fewer than 12 years of schooling (Davis, Beck, & Ryan, 1973;Davis & Jones, 1974;Davis, 1975).…”

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An examination of differences between native and non-native psychiatric offenders on the MMPI.

Borzecki¹,

Wormith²,

Black³

1988

Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science / Revue canadienne des

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MMPI scores of 57 native and 218 non-native Canadian Prairie psychiatric offenders were compared. In uncontrolled comparisons, considerable cross-cultural profile similarity was observed. Nevertheless, natives displayed significantly higher scores on L, F, and Hs (p < .05), and tended towards significance on Sc (p < .08). Natives scored significantly lower on Mf. Next, separate native and non-native multiple regressions were performed, using the 13 MMPI scales as criterion variables with age, time served, education level, WAIS full scale IQ, and Verbal Comprehension as the predictors. Average /P's of .26 (ns) and .17 (p < .001) were observed for natives and non-natives, respectively. WAIS full scale IQ and education level were the strongest predictors of native and non-native MMPIs, respectively. When controlled MMPI comparisons were made using IQ and education as covariates, the previous differences were erased. Profile similarity was still evident. With covariates, significantly lower native scores were found on Mf, Pa, and Si, while K was significantly higher. The lowered native profile was due primarily to the IQ covariate. It was concluded that the MMPI was valid for use with native offenders where consideration is given to the secondary effects of IQ and the limited influence of culture.The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is the most widely used psychological assessment tool in correctional jurisdictions (Gendreau, 1975;Gearing, 1979; National Institute of Corrections, 1985). Concerning the measure's validity, Gearing (1979) reviewed 71 studies of MMPI applications in forensics and concluded that the test provides a reasonable classification of psychopathology among offenders. Frequently, the MMPI is used with other information in selecting an inmate's prison placement, in making a treatment plan, in coming to a parole decision (Elion & Megargee, 1975), and in screening incomingThe views expressed herein are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Solicitor General of Canada or Correctional Service of Canada. The data were collected while the second author was at the Regional Psychiatric Centre (Prairies). Thanks to Tracy Pytlowany, Eric Smith, and Ingrid Draper for assisting with the data collection and to Rod Luciuk for computerizing records. Requests for reprints should be addressed to the second author at Rideau

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An examination of differences between native and non-native psychiatric offenders on the MMPI.

Borzecki¹,

Wormith²,

Black³

1988

Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science / Revue canadienne des

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“…For example, Megargee and Bohn () found that men who have been incarcerated for more than 2 years showed elevations in the dimensions Pd , Sc , and Ma of the MMPI. Additionally, intelligence quotient, social status, and occupational status correlations influence the values reached in inmate population personality profiles (Holcomb & Adams, ; Holcomb, Adams, & Ponder, ; McDonald & Paitich, ). Culture and nationality are also sources of variability in the criminal personality (Boscán et al ., ; Catalá‐Miñana, Walker, Bowen, & Lila, ).…”

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Characterising the Personality of the Public Safety Offender and Non‐offender using Decision Trees: The Case of Colombia

Masías

Valle

Amar

et al. 2016

Journal Invest Psychology

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The aim of this paper was to create a decision tree (DT) to identify personality profiles of offenders against public safety. A technique meeting this requirement was proposed that uses the C4.5 algorithm to derive decision rules for personality profiling of public safety offenders. The Mini-Mult test was used to measure the personality profiles of 238 individuals. With the test results as our database, a C4.5 DT was applied to construct rules that classify each profile into one of two groups, those without and those with records of offences against public safety. The model correctly classified 80% of the personality profiles and delivered a set of decision rules for distinguishing the profiles by group, and the principal personality profiles were interpreted. We conclude that DTs are a promising technique for analysing personality profiles by their offender or non-offender status. Finally, we believe that the development of a classifying model using DT may have practical applications in the Colombian prison syste

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MMPI comparisons of blacks and whites: A review and commentary

Gynther

1989

J. Clin. Psychol.

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This article reviewed six of the eight summaries of Black‐White MMPI studies that have been published from 1960 to 1987. The first summarizers had 4 studies to deal with; the most recent had 53. As more data have become available, the summaries have become increasingly methodologically sophisticated. Differences found, explanations offered, and conclusions drawn were noted. Disagreements are in part a function of procedures followed and findings focused on. Authors' attitudes toward racial comparisons also may play a role. Definitive answers to the racial bias question may be exceptionally difficult to reach due to the unlikelihood of finding the unbiased criteria required by the research strategy recommended to test the accuracy of inferences about racial subgroups from the MMPI.

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Are separate black and white MMPI norms needed?: An IQ-controlled comparison of accused murderers

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An examination of differences between native and non-native psychiatric offenders on the MMPI.

An examination of differences between native and non-native psychiatric offenders on the MMPI.

Characterising the Personality of the Public Safety Offender and Non‐offender using Decision Trees: The Case of Colombia

MMPI comparisons of blacks and whites: A review and commentary

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