Carolyn L. Williams

Tina M. Brown, a beautiful fifteen year old student from Chicago, Illinois, visited her grandmother, Hazel Brown, in Hicksville, Mississippi. Tina failed to heed the counsels of her wise grandmother, became involved with Dennis Thomas, and experienced hardship and bitterness. As a result, Tina became a single mother by giving birth to twin boys. Nevertheless, Tina was still determined to fulfill her goals despite receiving criticism, negativity, and strength from her classmates. Although skeptical, Tina entered into another relationship with James Edwards. She couldn't resist his true love which was a God send. In spite of Tina's past relationship, she experienced joy and happiness with James. The couple married and she gave birth to twin girls. Meanwhile, James and Tina's parents encouraged her to continue her career as the marked difference between James and Dennis became very apparent to her.

Carolyn L. Williams and James N. Butcher explain in jargon-free language, how the MMPI-A was developed for use with adolescents and how it can be interpreted using the multiple scales added over its almost 7 -year history. The book walks the reader through the steps of test administration, scoring, interpretation, and how to integrate the MMPI-A into a psychological evaluation. The authors also demystify computerized interpretive systems for the MMPI-A and provide step-by-step guidance on the best practices for sharing their interpretive reports with adolescents and parents in MMPI-A feedback sessions.

The best resource for interpreting these widely used personality assessment tests. The best resource for interpreting these widely used personality assessment tests. Essentials of MMPI-2 and MMPI-A Interpretation presents innovative interpretive strategies for both the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2, or MMPI-2, and the adaptation for adolescents, the MMPI-A. James N. Butcher and Carolyn L. Williams detail the rationale for the revision and development of the instruments and their scales, and describe how to administer, score, profile, code, and interpret the tests. The revised edition includes the most recent MMPI research, including new information on ethnic background and cultural setting as they relate to assessment. Focusing primarily on studies of profile validity and external correlates, the revision also includes interpretive guidelines for several scales that will be introduced into the MMPI tests in 2000. Translation inquiries: University of Minnesota Press

Details the development of content scales for the first adaptation of the MMPI psychopathological assessment tool for use with adolescents. Reviews previous applications of MMPI to adolescents; presents rationales for the scale development; and describes both normative and clinical samples. See BJ698, The MMPI; a Contemporary Normative Study of Ado

Describes the development of a new set of content scales for the MMPI-2, employing a rational-statistical approach to provide a psychometrically sound and effective way of assessing the major content dimensions of the revised test.