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Osborn, Cynthia J. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1996
The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is an appropriate assessment tool for adolescent clients at least 12 years old. Theoretical principles of the TAT are discussed. Rationales and protocols for administration are presented. The TAT is favorably reviewed, although it is noted that there is a need for additional research to further demonstrate its…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Counseling Psychology, Females, Psychological Evaluation

Vaidya, Nikhil – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1996
Reviews the Behavior Dimensions Rating Scale, an individualized, self-scoring behavioral assessment instrument. The scale is intended to measure patterns of behavior related to emotional problems for children in kindergarten through Grade 11. The test is easy to use and to interpret. There is, however, a need to further investigate the validity…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Children, Coping

Butcher, James N.; Graham, John R. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1994
Highlights the application of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) in college counseling, couples counseling, medical problem assessment, military applications, personnel screening programs, and other areas. Provides a general description of the MMPI-2, discusses continuity of MMPI and MMPI-2 scales, and describes new scales…
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Diagnostic Tests, Measures (Individuals), Personality Assessment

Wilson, Michael J.; And Others – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1987
The Behavioral Dimensions Rating Scale was administered to both emotionally disturbed and normal students. The factor structure was found, using confirmatory factor analysis, to be invariant over these groups. Thus, the construct validity of the instrument was supported as a measure of disturbance of school age children. (Author/KS)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Diagnostic Tests, Elementary School Students

Phelps, LeAdelle – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1994
Provides reviews of computerized scoring and interpretive systems for the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2 and MMPI-A): Caldwell Report, the Psychological Assessment Resources MMPI-2 Interpretive System, and the National Computer Systems Programs. Concludes that when used appropriately, such scoring systems enhance a counselor's…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Measures (Individuals), Personality Assessment

Crossman, Leslie L.; And Others – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1994
Investigates the relationship of Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 Scales L, K, and Mf with Verbal, Performance, and Full Scale IQs from the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised; achievement scores in reading, spelling, and arithmetic; and total years of education as self-reported by the study research participants. (RJM)
Descriptors: Achievement, Diagnostic Tests, Educational Attainment, Intelligence

Long, Kathleen A.; And Others – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1994
Examined differences in Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) scores between persons of differing educational levels and family income in the MMPI-2 normative sample to determine if MMPI-2 scores are differentially accurate in predicting relevant extra-test characteristics of persons of differing socioeconomic levels. MMPI-2…
Descriptors: Diagnostic Tests, Measures (Individuals), Personality Assessment, Personality Measures

Austin, James T. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1994
Describes the development of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Details revisions in the MMPI and then evaluates positive and negative features of these revisions in the light of construct validity and professional practice. Argues that many suggested refinements to the instrument are being actively investigated by its…
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Diagnostic Tests, Measures (Individuals), Personality Assessment