Research Note on the MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Indicator) PD Scale and Sociopathy

• NCJ Number: 117438
• Journal: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology Volume: 33 Issue: 1 Dated: (April 1989) Pages: 21-25
• Author(s): R Rogers; J R Gillis; S E Dickens
• Date Published: 1989
• Length: 5 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This study examines retrospectively the distribution of PD and non-Pd two-point codes and ICD-9 diagnoses for 470 court-referred patients.

Abstract

Pd two-point codes were not found to be useful in identifying antisocial personality disorders and were often present in individuals with either major psychiatric disorders or no disorders at all. These findings are discussed with reference to current interpretations of Pd codes. (Author abstract)