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Essentials of Psychological Assessment Ser.: Essentials of MCMI-IV Assessment by Seth D. Grossman and Blaise Amendolace (2017, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-101119236428
ISBN-139781119236429
eBay Product ID (ePID)219630271
Product Key Features
Number of Pages208 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameEssentials of Mcmi-IV Assessment
Publication Year2017
SubjectAssessment, Testing & Measurement, Testing & Measurement
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaEducation, Psychology
AuthorSeth D. Grossman, Blaise Amendolace
SeriesEssentials of Psychological Assessment Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight6.4 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2016-035910
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal616.89075
Table Of ContentList of Figures xiii List of Tables xv Series Preface xvii One: History and Development of the MCMI® Through MCMI®-IV 1 Construction of the Legacy MCMI Tests (MCMI, MCMI-II, MCMI-III) 3 Development of the MCMI-IV 7 Test Yourself 16 Two: MCMI®-IV and Millon Evolutionary Theory 19 Personality as Focal Point in Clinical Assessment and Intervention 19 An Evolutionary Model of Personality 20 Motivating Aims 21 Problematic Patterns in Motivating Aims 23 Levels of Adaptiveness 25 Structural and Functional Domains 25 Applying Millon's Evolutionary Theory to the MCMI-IV 29 Test Yourself 30 Three: Administration and Scoring 33 Administration 33 Scoring 35 Test Yourself 38 Four: Sections and Scales 41 Validity and Modifying Indices 42 Noteworthy Responses 44 Clinical Personality Patterns 45 Severe Personality Pathology 77 Clinical Syndromes 85 Severe Clinical Syndromes 87 Grossman Facet Scales 88 Test Yourself 95 Five: Interpretive Principles 97 Role of Personality in Assessment: A Recapitulation 97 Building an Integrative MCMI-IV Interpretation 99 Integrating the Overall Clinical Picture 107 Test Yourself 107 Six: Therapeutic Alliance Building 109 Introducing the MCMI-IV to the Examinee 110 Preparing the Examinee for Feedback 111 The Examiner's Initial Preparation for Feedback 111 Moving Away From Labels 112 Understanding the Examinee's Test-Taking Style (Modifying Indices) 113 Language of the Theory = Language of Alliance 1: Individual Personality Scales 114 Language of the Theory = Language of Alliance 2: Multiple Personality Scales 115 Language of the Theory = Language of Alliance 3: Facet Scales 117 Language of the Theory = Language of Alliance 4: Clinical Symptomology 119 Test Yourself 120 Seven: Strengths and Weaknesses of the MCMI®-IV 123 A. Jordan Wright Strengths 123 Weaknesses 127 Final Comment 133 Test Yourself 135 Eight: Clinical Applications of the Millon Inventories 137 Key MCMI-IV Augmentation: Personality Spectra and Clinical Populations 137 The MCMI-IV in Clinical Assessment 139 Specific Assessment Applications With the MCMI 142 Other Millon Inventories 144 Test Yourself 148 Nine: Illustrative Case Reports 151 Case Example 1 151 Case Example 2 160 References 169 About the Authors 175 Index 177
SynopsisQuickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to administer, score, and interpret the MCMI ®-IV Essentials of MCMI ®-IV Assessment is the definitive source of up-to-date, practical information for clinicians and students using the MCMI®-IV inventory. Step-by-step guidelines walk you through the process of administering the assessment, with a profile and demonstration of the clinical process from administration to treatment. Expert discussion helps inform higher-quality therapeutic interventions. The link between assessment and intervention is emphasized throughout, as well as coverage of relevant populations and clinical applications, to provide a well-rounded understanding while illuminating the uses of the MCMI ®-IV. This book provides instruction and clarification from the foremost experts to help you achieve better outcomes for your clients. Follow step-by-step guidelines for administering the MCMI ®-IV Recognize the connection between data and intervention Improve quality and accuracy of therapeutic applications Gain a more practical understanding of the MCMI ®-IV assessment process The MCMI ®-IV assesses a wide range of information related to a client's personality, emotional adjustment, test-taking approach, and other critical information. Interpretation and reporting serve as a basis from which therapeutic interventions are designed, so quality and accuracy is of utmost importance every step of the way. Essentials of MCMI ® -IV Assessment is the most authoritative, up-to-date resource in the field, and a must-have reference for anyone who uses the test., Complete coverage of administration, scoring, interpretation, and reporting Expert advice on avoiding common pitfalls Conveniently formatted for rapid reference Step-by-step instructions, insights, and clarifications from the foremost experts help you achieve better outcomes for your clients Essentials of MCMI ® -IV Assessment is the definitive source of timely, hands-on information and guidance for clinicians and students who use the MCMI®-IV inventory. It walks you step-by-step through the process of administering the test, while providing a profile and demonstration of the clinical process from test administration to treatment. The link between assessment and intervention is emphasized throughout, and expert discussions help enhance the quality of interventions with a range of populations and clinical applications. Designed to provide a well-rounded understanding of the MCMI®-IV, illuminate its uses, and help you quickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to administer, score, and interpret it, Essentials of MCMI®-IV Assessment : Provides step-by-step guidelines for administering and scoring the MCMI®-IV Features callout boxes highlighting key concepts, test questions, and extensive illustrative material Demonstrates the clinical process from inventory administration to treatment Includes expert insights into the connections between data and interventions and how to use data when relating to patients Offers guidance on how to improve the quality and accuracy of therapeutic applications The most up-to-date and authoritative source of professional insight and guidance on the MCMI®-IV, Essentials of MCMI®-IV Assessment is a must-have reference for anyone who uses the test. Other titles in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series: Essentials of Intellectual Disability Assessment and Identification Essentials of Assessment Report Writing Essentials of Processing Assessment, Second Edition Essentials of WISC®-V Assessment Essentials of KTEA-3 and WIAT®-III Assessment Essentials of WJ IV® Cognitive Abilities Assessment Essentials of WJ IV® Tests of Achievement Essentials of WPPSI -IV Assessment Essentials of Cross-Battery Assessment, Third Edition Essentials of KABC-II Assessment Essentials of WMS®-IV Assessment Essentials of Specific Learning Disability Identification Essentials of Evidence-Based Academic Interventions Visit us on the Web at: www.wiley.com/psychology, Quickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to administer, score, and interpret the MCMI (R)-IV Essentials of MCMI (R)-IV Assessment is the definitive source of up-to-date, practical information for clinicians and students using the MCMI(R)-IV inventory. Step-by-step guidelines walk you through the process of administering the assessment, with a profile and demonstration of the clinical process from administration to treatment. Expert discussion helps inform higher-quality therapeutic interventions. The link between assessment and intervention is emphasized throughout, as well as coverage of relevant populations and clinical applications, to provide a well-rounded understanding while illuminating the uses of the MCMI (R)-IV. This book provides instruction and clarification from the foremost experts to help you achieve better outcomes for your clients. Follow step-by-step guidelines for administering the MCMI (R)-IV Recognize the connection between data and intervention Improve quality and accuracy of therapeutic applications Gain a more practical understanding of the MCMI (R)-IV assessment process The MCMI (R)-IV assesses a wide range of information related to a client's personality, emotional adjustment, test-taking approach, and other critical information. Interpretation and reporting serve as a basis from which therapeutic interventions are designed, so quality and accuracy is of utmost importance every step of the way. Essentials of MCMI (R) -IV Assessment is the most authoritative, up-to-date resource in the field, and a must-have reference for anyone who uses the test., Quickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to administer, score, and interpret the MCMI ®-IV Essentials of MCMI ®-IV Assessment is the definitive source of up-to-date, practical information for clinicians and students using the MCMI®-IV inventory.
LC Classification NumberRC473.M47G76 2017
