title: Clients with MMPI high D-PD: therapy implications.
abstract: The personal characteristics of 80 clients with elevated 2-4 (D-PD) scales on their MMPIs were compared with those of 109 clients without these elevations. Clients with the 2-4 elevated were significantly more depressed, had lower self-esteem, and were more likely to come from disturbed families. They also had poor relationships with the opposite sex, became more dependent on the therapist, and often made little improvement in therapy. In comparison to previous descriptions of hospitalized patients with similar profiles, the counseling center clients continue to function in the community and show less pathological behavior. Implications for therapy are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000628:therapy; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D003376:Counseling; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008950:MMPI; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012649:Self Concept; D012917:Social Adjustment