The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2-Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) - Cross-Examining Psych Doctors, Tip #70

   

            The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2-Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) is a fairly new test that was created from the MMPI-2 and published in July, 2008.  The MMPI-2 is a test that was published in 1989 and was created from the original MMPI.  Following the initial publication of the MMPI-2 it was generally accepted by both psychologists and psychiatrists.  However, since that time there have been some problems with that MMPI-2.  In this regard, multiple studies have been published indicating that the MMPI-2 does not present as accurate a picture of the patient’s psychological status as the original MMPI.  Accordingly, it appears likely that one reason for the creation of the MMPI-2-RF was to correct this problem.  Unfortunately, the MMPI-2-RF has not been available for a sufficient period of time for the needed process of independent research that needs to be conducted by professionals who are not associated with the publication, distribution, marketing or sale of any of the MMPI-2 or MMPI-2-RF products.  Accordingly, the MMPI-2-RF has yet to show that it can provide an accurate portrayal of an individual’s psychological status.