| Abstract: | Critically evaluates R. A. Shweder's (see record 1978-20144-001) reinterpretation of the meaning of the 1st factor of the MMPI. The solitary coefficient on which he predicates his reinterpretation is shown to be heightened as a function of sample selection, the pooling of judgments when individual judgments are appropriate, and the particular mix of MMPI scales analyzed. Further, Shweder's rationale for his interpretation depends on the factually incorrect assumption of high interrelationships among MMPI items. Finally, Shweder's reinterpretation of the 1st factor of the MMPI offers no explanation whatsoever for the existence of individual differences in response to the questionnaire nor does it explain the many correlates of the MMPI and related questionnaires to real-world criteria. Until this reinterpretation can be extended to apply to the broadly ranging criterion correlates of personality inventories, it is of little interest. (26 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
