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Extratest Validity of Selected Personality Assessment Inventory Scales and Indicators in an Inpatient Substance Abuse Setting

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to extend previous findings regarding the extratest validity of the Personality Assessment Inventory (Morey, 1991, 2007) scales and indicators in forensic contexts to an inpatient substance abuse setting. The Aggression Scale, and particularly the Physical Aggression subscale, related to assault history; the Suicide Scale and Suicide Probability Index related to history of suicide attempts; Antisocial Features, and particularly the Antisocial Behaviors subscale, predicted rule infractions; and the Treatment Process Index predicted treatment completion. We discuss clinical implications in the context of extant findings.

Source: Journal of Personality Assessment

DOI: 10.1080/00223890802388533

Authors: Christopher J. Hopwood, Kay L. Baker, Leslie C. Morey

Institutions: Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Michigan State University, Texas A&M University

Language: English

Topic: Psychological Testing and Assessment

Subfield: Applied Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health