Personality: Individual differences and clinical assessment

Author(s): Rouse, S. V.

Journal/Book: Annu Rev Psychol. 1996; 47: 4139 El Camino Way, PO Box 10139, Palo Alto, CA 94303-0139. Annual Reviews Inc. 87-111.

Abstract: Research in clinical personality assessment continues to be produced at a high rate. The MMPI/MMPI-2 remains the most popular instrument for both clinical application and psychopathology research. Two other clinical personality instruments, the Rorschach and TAT, continue to find a place in research and clinical assessment. Some new instruments have surfaced recently to deal with areas, such as personality disorders, that have been considered inadequately addressed. There is a growing recognition that the Five-Factor Model is too superficial for clinical assessment that requires more refined and broadened patient information. Clinical personality assessment has successfully survived a number of past challenges. The newest challenge stems from the health-care revolution, in which managed-care providers are reluctant to pay for assessment because of shrinking funds. Psychologists need to develop models for incorporating assessment information into the treatment process. The future is likely to see more extensive research and theoretical development in this endeavor.

Note: Review JN Butcher, Univ Minnesota, Dept Psychol, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA

Keyword(s): clinical assessment; validity; Five-Factor Model; managed care; computerized assessment; MMPI-2 CONTENT SCALES; 5-FACTOR MODEL; PSYCHIATRIC OUTPATIENTS; COLLEGE-STUDENTS; LAW-ENFORCEMENT; SEXUAL ABUSE; SELF-REPORT; MCMI-I; DISORDERS; RORSCHACH

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