{"product_id":"essentials-of-mcmi-iv-assessment-paperback-softback-9781119236429","title":"Essentials of MCMI-IV Assessment (Paperback \/ softback) 9781119236429","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEssentials of MCMI-IV Assessment\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSeth D. Grossman (Author), Blaise Amendolace (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119236429, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 28 March 2017\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e208 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.3 x 14 x 1.5 cm, 0.227 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to administer, score, and interpret the MCMI \u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e-IV\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssentials of MCMI \u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e-IV Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive source of up-to-date, practical information for clinicians and students using the MCMI\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e-IV inventory. Step-by-step guidelines walk you through the process of administering the assessment, with a profile and demonstration of the clinical process from administration to treatment. Expert discussion helps inform higher-quality therapeutic interventions. The link between assessment and intervention is emphasized throughout, as well as coverage of relevant populations and clinical applications, to provide a well-rounded understanding while illuminating the uses of the MCMI \u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e-IV. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book provides instruction and clarification from \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e foremost experts to help you achieve better outcomes for your clients. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollow step-by-step guidelines for administering the MCMI \u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e-IV\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognize the connection between data and intervention\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove quality and accuracy of therapeutic applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain a more practical understanding of the MCMI \u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e-IV assessment process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe MCMI \u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e-IV assesses a wide range of information related to a client's personality, emotional adjustment, test-taking approach, and other critical information. Interpretation and reporting serve as a basis from which therapeutic interventions are designed, so quality and accuracy is of utmost importance every step of the way. \u003ci\u003eEssentials of MCMI\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e-IV Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e is the most authoritative, up-to-date resource in the field, and a must-have reference for anyone who uses the test.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Figures xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Tables xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeries Preface xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne: History and Development of the MCMI\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Through MCMI\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e-IV 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction of the Legacy MCMI Tests (MCMI, MCMI-II, MCMI-III) 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopment of the MCMI-IV 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo: MCMI\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e-IV and Millon Evolutionary Theory 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonality as Focal Point in Clinical Assessment and Intervention 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Evolutionary Model of Personality 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotivating Aims 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblematic Patterns in Motivating Aims 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLevels of Adaptiveness 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructural and Functional Domains 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying Millon’s Evolutionary Theory to the MCMI-IV 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree: Administration and Scoring 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdministration 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoring 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour: Sections and Scales 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValidity and Modifying Indices 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoteworthy Responses 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Personality Patterns 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSevere Personality Pathology 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Syndromes 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSevere Clinical Syndromes 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrossman Facet Scales 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFive: Interpretive Principles 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole of Personality in Assessment: A Recapitulation 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding an Integrative MCMI-IV Interpretation 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrating the Overall Clinical Picture 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSix: Therapeutic Alliance Building 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the MCMI-IV to the Examinee 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing the Examinee for Feedback 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Examiner’s Initial Preparation for Feedback 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving Away From Labels 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Examinee’s Test-Taking Style (Modifying Indices) 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLanguage of the Theory = Language of Alliance 1: Individual Personality Scales 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLanguage of the Theory = Language of Alliance 2: Multiple Personality Scales 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLanguage of the Theory = Language of Alliance 3: Facet Scales 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLanguage of the Theory = Language of Alliance 4: Clinical Symptomology 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeven: Strengths and Weaknesses of the MCMI\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e-IV 123\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eA. 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