Face validity vs. item subtlety in the MMPI D scale.
The distinction between item subtlety and face validity ( Holden & Jackson, 1979) provided the basis to reevaluate findings for subtle items in the MMPI D scale (N = 214). Results indicated that the inclusion of nonpathological items in the D scale did not lead to greater predictive validity of depression criteria. The need for substantive considerations in scale construction was emphasized further.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008950:MMPI; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011594:Psychometrics