Course Details

Course TitleAdvanced MMPI-3 Validity Scales Interpretation
Date Varies
ProviderNCS Pearson, Inc.
Phone(800) 627-7271
Emailclinicaltraining@pearson.com
Website https://www.pearsonassessments.com/store/usassessments/en/Store/Professional-Assessments/Personality-%26-Biopsychosocial/Minnesota-Multiphasic-Personality-Inventory-3/p/P100000004.html?productId=A103000321022
LocationOnline/Independent Learning
Credit Hours3
Instructor(s)Gloria Maccow, PhD, HSP-P
Method of InstructionOnline (Asynchronous/Self-paced)
Approving AgencyAPA
Course Syllabus mmpi-3-ce-comm-validity-ondemand 06.29.2022

Course Description

This learning track is designed for individuals who have completed the live or on-demand "Introduction to the MMPI-3" workshop and/or reviewed the MMPI-3 Training Modules or are otherwise familiar with the updated version of the test. Attendees will further develop their MMPI-3 interpretation knowledge and skills by acquiring greater familiarity with the development of the MMPI-3 Validity Scales, as well as the
normative changes and their implications for interpretation. A primary focus will be on potential confounds that need to be considered when interpreting MMPI-3 validity scale scores. The offering includes detailed case illustrations of the MMPI-3 Validity Scales and interpretation from the range of settings (mental health, medical, forensic, and public safety) where the test is used. 

Course Objectives

1. Identify the foundations of the MMPI-3 Validity Scales
2. Describe how the MMPI-3 Validity Scales were developed
3. Address confounds that need to be considered when interpreting these scores.
4. Apply the interpretive guidelines for the MMPI-3 Validity Scales
5. Discuss the empirical literature on the MMPI-3 Validity Scales
6. Interpret complex MMPI-3 Validity Scales profiles