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Exploratory Item Classification via Spectral Graph Clustering
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Yunxiao Chen; Xiaoou Li; Jingchen Liu; Gongjun Xu; Zhiliang Ying – Grantee Submission, 2017
Large-scale assessments are supported by a large item pool. An important task in test development is to assign items into scales that measure different characteristics of individuals, and a popular approach is cluster analysis of items. Classical methods in cluster analysis, such as the hierarchical clustering, K-means method, and latent-class…
Descriptors: Item Analysis, Classification, Graphs, Test Items
A Model of Psychopathology Based on an Integration of MMPI Actuarial Systems.
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Skinner, Harvey A.; Jackson, Douglas N. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1978
Evaluated relationships among Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) code types from the Gilberstadt and Duker and the Marks, Seeman, and Haller systems. Superordinate types were identified: neurotic, psychotic and sociopathic. Data from the MMPI do not support the practice of highly differentiated classification within the three…
Descriptors: Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Identification, Labeling (of Persons)
A Primer for Beginning Psychotherapy. Second Edition.
Goldstein, William N. – 2001
This book provides a practice guide for students and mental health professionals who provide psychotherapy. It begins by looking at who the patients are and discussing why they come for therapy. A classification system divides all patients into one of four large groups: (1) normal-neurotic; (2) narcissistic; (3) borderline; and (4) psychotic. This…
Descriptors: Classification, Counseling, Counseling Theories, Interpersonal Relationship
TOWARD A WORKING TYPOLOGY OF DELINQUENT CHILDREN.
KELLY, FRANCIS J. – 1965
THE LACK OF CONSENSUS AMONG MEDICAL-LEGAL AUTHORITIES AS TO THE MEANING OF DELINQUENCY AND THE MANAGEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHILDREN IS DESCRIBED. THIS CONFLICT IS GENERAL IN THAT THE LEGAL DEFINITION EMPHASIZES BEHAVIOR AND ACTION WHILE THE PSYCHOLOGICAL DEFINITION EMPHASIZES THE ENDOPSYCHIC CONFLICT AND NEED MOTIVATING THE BEHAVIOR. EMPHASIS IS…
Descriptors: Classification, Delinquency, Delinquency Causes, Delinquent Rehabilitation
The Groningen Social Disabilities Schedule: Development, Relationship with I.C.I.D.H., and Psychometric Properties.
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Wiersma, D.; And Others – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1988
The Groningen Social Disabilities Schedule for the assessment of social dysfunctioning of psychiatric patients is described. The measure is based on social role theory and the hierarchy in social disabilities as well as compatibility with the International Classification of Impairments. The semistructured measure allows for posing supplementary…
Descriptors: Classification, Interpersonal Competence, Mental Disorders, Neurosis
Discrepancy Between Self-Reported Self-Disclosure and Actual Self-Disclosure and Its Relationship to Group Psychotherpay Outcome.
Burstein, Laurie J.; And Others – 1980
Self-disclosure (SD) is considered an important part of psychotherapy and an essential ingredient of psychological health. The difference between self-reported SD (how much a patient said he disclosed) and observed SD (how much a therapist said the patient disclosed) was investigated to examine the effects on psychotherapy outcome. Adult…
Descriptors: Classification, Communication (Thought Transfer), Comparative Analysis, Congruence (Psychology)
An Introduction to Child Psychiatry.
Chess, Stella – 1969
The role of child psychiatry is discussed, and the child is described as a developing organism. Genetic factors in behavior are considered as are the presenting problems. Methods treated involve taking the history, conducting the diagnostic interview, using special diagnostic procedures, and applying diagnostic classification. Problem areas dealt…
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Classification