New Directions in Interpreting the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III (MCMI-III)

New Directions in Interpreting the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory, edited by a leading MCMI researcher and featuring contributions from internationally renowned scholars in personality assessment, presents new methods of interpretation and new clinical applications for this classic objective measure of personality. This dynamic new handbook discusses issues related to the effect of culture on MCMI-III results and controversies regarding its forensic applications, and presents research related to the MCMI-III's diagnostic power with regard to diagnosis and malingering.

Contributors vii

Introduction ix

Part I New Directions in MCMI Interpretation

1 The MCMI-III™ Facet Subscales 3
Seth D. Grossman and Cristian del Rio

2 Diagnosing Personality Disorder Subtypes with the MCMI-III™ 32
Roger D. Davis and Michael J. Patterson

3 Alternative Interpretations for the Histrionic, Narcissistic, and Compulsive Personality Disorder Scales of the MCMI-III™ 71
Robert J. Craig

4 Combined Use of the PACL and MCMI-III™ to Assess Normal Range Personality Styles 94
Stephen Strack

5 Issues in the Assessment of Personality Disorders and Substance Abusers with the MCMI 129
Patrick M. Flynn

6 International Uses of the MCMI: Does Interpretation Change? 144
Gina Rossi and Hedwig Sloore Copyrighted Material

Part II Newer Applications with the Mcmi-iii™

7 Using the MCMI-III™ for Treatment Planning and to Enhance Clinical Efficacy 165
Jeffrey J. Magnavita

8 Use of the MCMI-III™ with Other Personality Inventories 185
Robert J. Craig

9 Forensic Application of the MCMI-III™ in Light of Current Controversies 201
Frank J. Dyer

Part III Continuing Controversies

10 Assessing Response Bias with the MCMI Modifying Indices 227
R. Michael Bagby and Margarita B. Marshall

11 Validity of the MCMI-III™ in the Description and Diagnosis of Psychopathology 248
Andrew G. Ryder and Scott Wetzler

12 The Diagnostic Efficiency of the MCMI-III™ in the Detection of Axis I Disorders 272
Paul Gibeau and James Choca

13 On the Decline of MCMI-Based Research 284
Robert J. Craig and Ronald E. Olson

14 Using Critiques of the MCMI to Improve MCMI Research and Interpretations 290
Louis Hsu

Appendix A: Diagnoses Associated with MCMI Code Types 321

Appendix B: Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory Bibliography 357

About the Editor 403

Author Index 405

Subject Index 413

ROBERT J. CRAIG, PhD, ABPP, is a licensed clinical psychologist and the director of the VA Chicago Health Care System's Outpatient Drug Abuse Program (West Side Division). He is the author of Interpreting Personality Tests (Wiley), plus seven other books. He is a Fellow in the American Psychological Association and a Fellow in the Society for Personality Assessment. An unparalleled resource for state-of-the-art MCMI–III interpretation

The Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory, Third Edition (MCMI–III) has become a mainstay of clinical assessment. Frequently administered in many settings, including clinical, counseling, medical, and forensic services, the MCMI–III is one of the most widely used measures of adult psychopathology. The latest edition of this instrument reflects new discoveries and concepts in personality assessment, as well as refinements to Millon's bioevolutionary model of personality, on which the MCMI–III is based.

New Directions in Interpreting the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory–III presents the latest methods of interpretation along with clinical applications for the newest edition of this classic personality assessment instrument. Edited by a leading MCMI researcher, this important new reference features contributions from internationally renowned scholars of personality assessment.

This complete and up-to-date guide describes the use of the MCMI–III in nontraditional settings (e.g., correctional facilities, substance abuse treatment centers), in treatment planning, and in conjunction with other personality measures. Chapters discuss timely topics including the effect of culture on MCMI–III results, as well as controversies regarding its forensic applications. In addition, the text presents research related to the MCMI–III's diagnostic power with regard to psychopathology and malingering.

New Directions in Interpreting the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory–III also features:

• Presentation of the new Personality Disorder Subscales
• A comprehensive bibliography of all published literature related to MCMI and its revisions
• International uses of the MCMI–III
• Using the MCMI–III with other personality inventories
• Recommendations for improving future MCMI research and interpretations

Presenting the most current research and practice trends for the MCMI–III, New Directions in Interpreting the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory–III provides a useful research tool for investigators, a helpful guide for students, and a practical companion for all mental health professionals.