title: Contemporary dilemmas in personality assessment illustrated in a diagnostic case study.
abstract: Hand Test and California Psychological Inventory data produced by two nonviolent sex offenders are presented in case study format. Marked similarities in personality of these subjects are noted and discussed in relation to difficulties which plague the field of measurement and evaluation. Social relevancy is noted and the need for systematic study of large samples is emphasized.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003417:Criminal Psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010552:Personality Assessment; D011386:Projective Techniques; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011594:Psychometrics; D012649:Self Concept; D012742:Sex Offenses