Concurrent validity of the MCMI-II modifier indices

J Clin Psychol. 1995 Nov;51(6):783-9. doi: 10.1002/1097-4679(199511)51:6<783::aid-jclp2270510609>3.0.co;2-8.

Abstract

The relationships between the three Modifier Indices (Disclosure X, Desirability Y, and Debasement Z) of the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-II (MCMI-II) and the validity and clinical scales of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) were explored. A sample of 125 psychiatric inpatients was administered both personality measures within 7 days of admission. The pattern of Pearson correlation coefficients and principal component factors was seen as generally supporting the validity of the three MCMI-II Modifier Indices. However, the Disclosure and Debasement Indices were highly intercorrelated and similar in their MMPI-2 associations. The Desirability Index functioned in a more unique manner and demonstrated both convergent and divergent relationships with MMPI-2 Validity and Clinical scales.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Factor Analysis, Statistical
  • Female
  • Humans
  • MMPI
  • Male
  • Mental Disorders / psychology
  • Middle Aged
  • New England
  • Personality Inventory*
  • Psychometrics*
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Self Concept
  • Social Desirability
  • Truth Disclosure