TY - JOUR
T1 - Detection of Random Responding on the MMPI-2
T2 - Utility of F, Back F, and VRIN Scales
AU - Berry, David T.R.
AU - Wetter, Martha W.
AU - Baer, Ruth A.
AU - Widiger, Thomas A.
AU - Sumpter, Johnny C.
AU - Reynolds, Sarah K.
AU - Hallam, Rena A.
PY - 1991/9
Y1 - 1991/9
N2 - The validity of the MMPI-2 F, back F, and variable response inconsistency scales for detecting random responding was evaluated in 180 college students. Five partially valid groups completed initial blocks of questions (100, 200, 300, 400, & 500) under standard instructions prior to having their test booklets removed and randomly responding to the remaining questions on the answer sheet. Additionally, an all-valid group completed the entire test under standard instructions, and an all-random group completed the entire answer sheet without access to the test booklet. All 3 indexes were sensitive to the presence of random responding. A regression equation was developed for their combined use in detection of random responding. Additionally, the hit rates, sensitivity, and specificity of each index used alone to detect random responding are presented.
AB - The validity of the MMPI-2 F, back F, and variable response inconsistency scales for detecting random responding was evaluated in 180 college students. Five partially valid groups completed initial blocks of questions (100, 200, 300, 400, & 500) under standard instructions prior to having their test booklets removed and randomly responding to the remaining questions on the answer sheet. Additionally, an all-valid group completed the entire test under standard instructions, and an all-random group completed the entire answer sheet without access to the test booklet. All 3 indexes were sensitive to the presence of random responding. A regression equation was developed for their combined use in detection of random responding. Additionally, the hit rates, sensitivity, and specificity of each index used alone to detect random responding are presented.
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U2 - 10.1037/1040-3590.3.3.418
DO - 10.1037/1040-3590.3.3.418
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0002571063
SN - 1040-3590
VL - 3
SP - 418
EP - 423
JO - Psychological Assessment
JF - Psychological Assessment
IS - 3
ER -