Document Type
Dissertation
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Major/Program
Psychology
First Advisor's Name
Wendy Silverman
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Paulette Johnson
Third Advisor's Name
Marilyn Montgomery
Fourth Advisor's Name
Jonathan Tubman
Date of Defense
11-3-2004
Abstract
A study was conducted to test the therapeutic effects of assessment feedback on rapport-building and self-enhancement variables (self-verification, self-discovery, self-esteem), as well as symptomatology. Assessment feedback was provided in the form of interpretive information based on the results of the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory- III (MCMI-III). Participants (N = 89) were randomly assigned to three groups: a Feedback group, a Reflective-Counseling group, and a No-Feedback group. The Feedback group was provided with assessment feedback, the Reflective-Counseling group was asked to comment on the meaning of the taking the MCMI-III, the No- Feedback group received general information about the MCMI-III. Results revealed that assessment feedback, when provided in the form of interpretive interpretation positively affects rapport-building and self-enhancement variables (self-verification and self-discovery). No significant results were found in terms of self-esteem or symptom decrease as a function of feedback. However, a significant decrease in symptoms across groups was found. Results indicate that assessment feedback in the form of interpretive information can be used as a starting point in therapy. Implications of the findings are discussed with respect to theory and clinical practice.
Identifier
FI13101584
Recommended Citation
Allen, Andrea and Keener, Andrea Allen, "The therapeutic effects of Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III assessment feedback" (2004). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1225.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1225
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