Comprised of five unique and extended case studies, Personality Assessment in Depth examines contemporary clinical problems that are familiar to clinicians, but have not been explored extensively in the personality assessment field. Each case study demonstrates the test protocols of the Rorschach test, Thematic Apperception Test, MMPI or MCMI, and Human Figure Drawings. Important clinical questions and areas of theoretical concern are examined, including differential diagnosis of disorders of affect and personality in light of contemporary viewpoints about these disturbances.
Key Features
- Comprehensive examination of contemporary clinical problems.
- Demonstrates test protocols of various personality assessments.
- Integrates findings across multiple tests for a broad perspective.
- Discusses cases using a psychodynamic framework for interpretation.
Additional Information
The book explores personality and adaptation accompanying neuropsychological deficit and stages of development, including differentiating these from personality characteristics viewed longitudinally. This is demonstrated by a noteworthy comparison of two evaluations of the same patient, first as a 15-year-old adolescent and then as a 25-year-old adult. A battery of performance and self-report personality instruments are applied to the cases, allowing the author to integrate findings comprehensively. Further, the Rorschach findings are examined using both the Exner Comprehensive System and the recently-introduced Rorschach Performance Assessment System approaches. This is an essential casebook for professionals and students, demonstrating the depth and richness of personality considered alongside the empirical foundations of personality assessment.
