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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
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)

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