Cognitive and Behavioral Predictors of MMPI Scores in Pretrial Psychological Evaluations of Murderers.

Holcomb, William R.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1984

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Cognitive and Behavioral Predictors of MMPI Scores in Pretrial Psychological Evaluations of Murderers.

Holcomb, William R.; And Others

Journal of Clinical Psychology, v40 n2 p592-97 Mar 1984

Tested the validity of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) with accused murderers (N=96) undergoing pre-trial evaluations. Results indicated four predictors of MMPI elevated scores: low intelligence, history of drug abuse, suspiciousness observed on the ward, and the fact that the accused was a stranger to the victim. (LLL)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Criminals, Males, Personality Assessment, Personality Measures, Predictive Validity, Psychopathology, Test Validity

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

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