The Relative Predictive Validity of Subtle vs. Obvious Items on the MMPI Depression Scale.

Burkhart, Barry R.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1980-Jul

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The Relative Predictive Validity of Subtle vs. Obvious Items on the MMPI Depression Scale.

Burkhart, Barry R.; And Others

Journal of Clinical Psychology, v36 n3 p748-51 Jul 1980

Obvious items were good predictors of all criteria; neutral items overlapped considerably with obvious items; and subtle items generally did not contribute uniquely to the prediction of any of the concurrent measures of depression. (Author)

Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Item Analysis, Personality Measures, Predictive Validity, Rating Scales, Test Construction, Test Items

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

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