Stability of the Personality and Symptom Scales of the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory

Robert C. McMahon; Patrick M. Flynn; Robert S. Davidson

doi:10.1207/s15327752jpa4903_2

Stability of the Personality and Symptom Scales of the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory

Robert C. McMahon, Patrick M. Flynn, Robert S. Davidson

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Abstract

This study examines the stability of the basic and pathological personality and symptom scales of the Millon Clinical Multiaxial (MCMI) in three clinical samples. Consistent with the theory upon which the MCMI is based, higher stability estimates were found among basic personality scales in comparison with symptom scales. However, stability estimates which included initial MCMI administrations at intake into treatment were generally lower than those based upon administrations which occurred later in the treatment process. This later finding suggests the need to consider timing of administration when interpreting the MCMI.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	231-234
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of personality assessment
Volume	49
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327752jpa4903_2
State	Published - Jun 1 1985

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Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health
Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

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