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MMPI profiles of chronic pain patients: Some methodological considerations that concern clusters and descriptors
Author(s) -
Henrichs Theodore F.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.124
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1097-4679
pISSN - 0021-9762
DOI - 10.1002/1097-4679(198711)43:6<650::aid-jclp2270430603>3.0.co;2-w
Subject(s) - minnesota multiphasic personality inventory , psychology , chronic pain , personality , identification (biology) , clinical psychology , selection (genetic algorithm) , personality test , psychometrics , short forms , psychiatry , test validity , social psychology , artificial intelligence , botany , computer science , biology
Significant methodological problems in the identification of MMPI subtypes in patients with chronic pain are addressed, and some illustrative data are offered. Particular attention is given to the selection of MMPI predictor data, determination of membership in a subtype, and the selection of nontest descriptors. Some recommendations for improving the predictive validity of statements about the personality and behavioral characteristics of patients with chronic pain from the MMPI are made.