title: Variants of the MMPI 2-7-8 code type: schizotypal correlates of high point 2, 7, or 8.
abstract: Our study sought to evaluate whether examination of the high-point scale among subjects with a 2-7-8 parent configuration on the MMPI could assist in the identification of individuals with schizotypal features. Additionally, this study compared male 2-7-8 subjects to female 2-7-8 subjects to determine whether gender mediates endorsement of items associated with these features. Subjects (N = 106) who produced a 2-7-8 parent profile were subdivided according to high point (2, 7, or 8), and the three subgroups were subsequently compared on other self-report measures associated with schizotypal attributes. Subgroup comparisons revealed that the High 8 and High 2 groups produced a pattern of responding consistent with schizotypal characteristics. In contrast, the at-risk status of the High 7 group appears doubtful. Comparisons based on gender generally revealed no differences among female and male 2-7-8 subjects.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychological Science, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306-0520.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Balogh
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Merritt
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lennington
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fine
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wood
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008950:MMPI; D008297:Male; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011594:Psychometrics; D012569:Schizotypal Personality Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis*