MMPI profiles in PTSD as a function of comorbidity

Talbert, F. Suzanne; Albrecht, Nettie N.; Albrecht, J. William; Boudewyns, Patrick A.; Hyer, Leon A.; Touzé, Jennifer; Lemmon, Christian R.

doi:10.1002/1097-4679(199407)50:4<529::aid-jclp2270500408>3.0.co;2-l

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“…On the basis of this study's findings, domestic violence survivors with and without PTSD appear to have different psychological presentations, and the MMPI-2 appears to accurately reflect these differences. The PK-PTSD supplementary scale also showed sensitivity to PTSD symptoms by generating rates of diagnostic accuracy similar to research reported for Vietnam veterans (see Litze et al, 1991;Talbert et al, 1994). The results of this current study provide preliminary empirical evidence that the PK-PTSD scale may be a useful measure of PTSD in the domestic violence population.…”

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The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2, posttraumatic stress disorder, and women domestic violence survivors.

Morrell¹,

Rubin²

2001

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

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When a professional psychologist examines a woman domestic violence survivor's Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2; J. N. Butcher, W. G. Dahlstrom, J. R. Graham, A. M. Tellegen, & B. Kaemmer, 1989) profile, what unique signs will there be that she suffers from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Existing empirical evidence and diagnostic decision rules for determining the presence of PTSD with the MMPI-2 cannot be applied to domestic violence survivors. The MMPI-2 was administered to 93 women domestic violence survivors. Results suggest that the MMPI-2 is sensitive to PTSD symptoms. Women domestic violence survivors with PTSD generate unique average MMPI-2 profiles. The Defensiveness (K) validity and 1 (Hypochondriasis [Hs]) scales may assist in discriminating between survivors with and without PTSD.At the initiation of psychological treatment with women domestic violence survivors, the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2; Butcher, Dahlstrom, Graham, Tellegen, & Kaemmer, 1989) may be used productively to evaluate the impact of domestic violence experiences on current psychological functioning. Unfortunately, confusion has reigned over the nature and meaning of MMPI-2 profiles in women domestic violence survivors, and there has also been confusion regarding whether women domestic violence survivors produce different MMPI-2 profiles depending on whether they do or do not have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The current study provides some guidance as to the unique ways domestic violence survivors with and without PTSD respond to the MMPI-2.Clinicians who use the MMPI-2 to assess women, especially those who have suffered domestic violence, should be cautious to JOHN S. MORRELL received his PhD in counseling psychology from Texas Woman's University in 1998. He was senior staff psychologist at Oshkosh Correctional Institution in Oshkosh, WI, at the time this article was written. He is now senior staff psychologist for the Division of Community Corrections, Region III, of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and a licensed psychologist in independent practice in Milwaukee, WI. His clinical and research interests are in cognitive behavior therapy, the assessment and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder, and sexual offender assessment and treatment. LINDA J. RUBIN received her PhD in counseling psychology from the University of Kansas in 1992. She is an associate professor in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program, Department of Psychology and Philosophy, at Texas Woman's University. Her clinical and research interests are psychological trauma and sexual harassment in academia and the workplace.

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The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2, posttraumatic stress disorder, and women domestic violence survivors.

Morrell¹,

Rubin²

2001

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

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“…Recent literature (e.g., Talbert et al, 1994) suggests that certain MMPI-2 scales would be most apt to differentiate among the three groups. We limited our selection to nine scales because of the sample size.…”

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“…Subsequently, Kenderdine, Phillips, and Scurfield (1992) demonstrated significant differences on the MMPI-PTSD scale among PTSD patients with and without substance abuse, and patients diagnosed only with substance abuse. More recently, Talbert et al (1994) found that patients with PTSD and a second psychiatric illness (psychosis, depression, or other disorder), produced different elevations on MMPI scales. A review by Wise (1996) found that the MMPI 8-2 profile best distinguished PTSD and other psychiatric patients.…”

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Differential diagnosis of PTSD, schizophrenia, and depression with the MMPI-2

Greenblatt

Davis

1999

J. Clin. Psychol.

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This study used 102 male, veteran, psychiatric inpatients to describe patterns of MMPI-2 clinical and content scales that most accurately discriminate among patients diagnosed with PTSD, schizophrenia, and depression. Single scale accuracy classification using scales PK and PS was unacceptably low. Optimally weighted scales, including PK, Sc, BIZ, and ANX, correctly classified 70% of the patients. Suggestions for facilitating the use of formal decision rules are offered.

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“…Peak elevations have often been reported on Scale 2 (Depression; D), measuring depressive symptoms and restricted affect, and Scale 8 (Schizophrenia; Sc), measuring social alienation, difficulties in thinking or concentrating, and possible intrusive symptoms (Lyons & Wheeler-Cox, 1999). These profiles are usually coded as a 2-8 or 28/82 code type (Fairbank, Keane, & Malloy, 1983;Lyons et al, 1988;Orr et al, 1990;Talbert et al, 1994;Wilson & Walker, 1990;Wise, 1996).…”

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Investigating the MMPI–2 Trauma Profile in Treatment-Seeking Peacekeepers

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Meijer

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Journal of Personality Assessment

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Most available research on MMPI-2 (Butcher, Dahlstrom, Graham, Tellegen, & Kaemmer, 1989) scores in combat veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has focused on Vietnam veterans. No data are available from peacekeepers suffering from PTSD. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between PTSD and the MMPI-2 in a sample of 120 treatment seeking peacekeeping veterans. Results show that relative to a non-PTSD reference group, veterans who screened positive for PTSD scored higher on Scales F, 2 (D), 4 (Pd), 6 (Pa), 7 (Pt), 8 (Sc), and 0 (Si) of the MMPI-2. Scales 2 (D), 7 (Pt), and 8 (Sc) were highest in the mean PTSD profile but no 2- or 3-point code type could be defined. Moderate correlations were found between a self-report measure for PTSD symptoms and scores on MMPI-2 clinical scales 1 (Hs), 2 (D), 6 (Pa), 7 (Pt), and 8 (Sc). The MMPI-2 proved to be useful in assessing the broad range of symptoms typically present in trauma populations as well as the severity of posttraumatic morbidity.

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MMPI profiles in PTSD as a function of comorbidity

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The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2, posttraumatic stress disorder, and women domestic violence survivors.

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2, posttraumatic stress disorder, and women domestic violence survivors.

Differential diagnosis of PTSD, schizophrenia, and depression with the MMPI-2

Investigating the MMPI–2 Trauma Profile in Treatment-Seeking Peacekeepers

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