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The Pd Subscales: An Empirical Evaluation.
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Bayer, Betty M.; And Others – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1985
Harris and Lingoes' six psychopathic deviate subscales were assessed empirically for their convergent validity and for their utility to discriminate among male offenders on the two outcome measures of successful completion of sentences at a correctional halfway house and reincarceration at a one-year follow-up. Results provided varying degrees of…
Descriptors: Classification, Males, Prediction, Prisoners
Using the Megargee MMPI-Based Classification System with the MMPI-2s of Female Prison Inmates.
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Megargee, Edwin I. – Psychological Assessment, 1997
A Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) based classification system (E. I. Megargee, 1977) was extended to female prisoners, using MMPI results for 400 inmates. Using revised rules for classifying the original MMPIs and MMPI-2s, 386 women could be classified on both versions, and 87% were classified identically. (SLD)
Descriptors: Classification, Females, Personality Measures, Personality Traits
Using the Megargee MMPI-Based Classification System with MMPI-2s of Male Prison Inmates.
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Megargee, Edwin I. – Psychological Assessment, 1994
Results of two studies with 1,635 male offenders on the impact of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) on the Megargee offender classification system indicate that the original Megargee rules should not be used to classify MMPI-2s. A new set of classification rules is proposed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Classification, Criminals, Males, Personality Measures
Using the MMPI to Classify Inmate Populations.
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Gottfredson, Don M., Ed. – Criminal Justice and Behavior, 1983
Examines the use of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (Megargee typology) as a valid classification system in correctional decision making in a series of six articles. Most results urge caution in the use of the Megargee typology, finding poor test validity and test-retest reliability. (WAS)
Descriptors: Classification, Correctional Institutions, Personality Assessment, Position Papers
Classification of Prison Inmates with the MMPI: An Extension and Validation of the Megargee Typology.
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Booth, Raydell J.; Howell, Robert J. – Criminal Justice and Behavior, 1980
Megargee's MMPI federal prisoner classification was used to determine validity with prisoners. Similarities and differences were examined and predictive validity was tested. It was concluded that the Megargee system can be used in grouping state prisoners. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Patterns, Classification, Institutional Research
Assessment Approaches for Community Corrections.
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Golin, Sanford J.; Miller, Monroe J. – 1974
One hundred and fifty-three prison inmates were interviewed and administered the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. Ratings were made of each inmate based on the interview using a scale which yielded a measure of Interpersonal Maturity. The MMPI data showed that over one-half the population were in diagnostic categories that could be…
Descriptors: Classification, Correctional Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Educational Diagnosis