%0 Journal Article
%T Inmate views about the purpose and use of the MMPI-2 at the time of correctional intake
%J Criminal justice and behavior
%D 1997
%A Ben-Porath, Yossef S.
%A Gallagher, Robert W.
%A Briggs, Sylvester
%V 24
%N 3
%P 360-369
%X A total of 78 correctional inmates were surveyed anonymously on their views about the purpose and use of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) when it is administered as part of a correctional intake evaluation. Most of the inmates had a relatively realistic view about the MMPI-2's purpose and use. A substantial percentage of the inmates admitted intentionally distorting their self-presentation. Implications of these findings for the MMPI-2's use in corrections are discussed.<p /><p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I SAGE Publishing
%@ 0093-8548
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0093854897024003003