title: A comparison of MMPI and MMPI-2 in PTSD assessment.
abstract: A sample of 47 Vietnam veterans with the diagnosis of combat-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was administered the MMPI and MMPI-2. Pairwise comparisons were performed on the clinical scales, Harris Lingoes subscales, and scales relevant to the assessment of PTSD. Correlational analyses were performed as well. Hit rates of high-point pairs were compared across the tests. The results suggest a high degree of congruence between tests. Differences were seen on evaluations of some scales between tests that may influence interpretation and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Psychology Service, DVA Medical Center, Augusta, GA 30904-6285.
authors.forename: N N
authors.initials: NN
authors.lastname: Albrecht
authors.forename: F S
authors.initials: FS
authors.lastname: Talbert
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Albrecht
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Boudewyns
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Hyer
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Touzé
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Lemmon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003130:Combat Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008950:MMPI / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D014728:Veterans / Q000523:psychology*; D014744:Vietnam