Detection of back random responding: Effectiveness of MMPI-2 and Personality Assessment Inventory validity indices. |
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Authors: | Clark, Michael E. Gironda, Ronald J. Young, Robert W. |
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Abstract: | ![]() Two experiments examined the detection and effects of back random responding (BRR) on the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) and the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI). Experiment 1 revealed that MMPI-2 Clinical and Content scales were relatively resistant to the effects of BRR. Fb--F ≥ 20T was the most effective index for identifying invalid protocols. Experiment 2 revealed greater susceptibility of the PAI interpretive scales to the effects of BRR and less successful detection of BRR. The most effective PAI validity index was the combined indicator, ICN ≥ at 73T or INF ≥ 75T. Clinical and empirical implications of these findings are discussed, and tentative modifications to the MMPI-2 interpretative guidelines are provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
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Keywords: | back random responding effectiveness MMPI-2 PAI Personality Assessment Inventory validity indices Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 |
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