New Directions in Interpreting the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III (MCMI-III) : Essays on Current Issues

New Directions in Interpreting the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory, edited by a leading MCMI researcher and featuring contributions from internationally renowned scholars in personality assessment, presents new methods of interpretation and new clinical applications for this classic objective measure of personality. This dynamic new handbook discusses issues related to the effect of culture on MCMI-III results and controversies regarding its forensic applications, and presents research related to the MCMI-III's diagnostic power with regard to diagnosis and malingering. "New Directions in Interpreting the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory - III presents the latest methods of interpretation along with clinical applications for the newest edition of this classic personality assessment instrument. Edited by a leading MCMI researcher, this important new reference features contributions from internationally renowned scholars of personality assessment." "This complete and up-to-date guide describes the use of the MCMI-III in nontraditional settings (e.g., correctional facilities, substance abuse treatment centers), in treatment planning, and in conjunction with other personality measures. Chapters discuss timely topics including the effect of culture on MCMI-III results, as well as controversies regarding its forensic applications. In addition, the text presents research related to the MCMI-III's diagnostic power with regard to psychopathology and malingering." "Presenting the most current research and practice trends for the MCMI-III, New Directions in Interpreting the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory - III provides a useful research tool for investigators, a helpful guide for students, and a practical companion for all mental health professionals."--Jacket. THE MILLON Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III (MCMI-III) possesses multiple levels of information regarding the structure of personality that is accessible via rational and empirical means.