The MCMI–III is a psychological assessment tool developed by Theodore Millon, designed to evaluate personality disorders and clinical syndromes in adults undergoing psychological or psychiatric evaluation.
Key Features:
Based on Millon’s theory of personality
Contains 175 true/false items
Designed for individuals aged 18 and older
Assesses 14 personality disorders and 10 clinical syndromes
Uses Base Rate (BR) scores instead of standard scores
Scales:
Personality Pattern Scales (e.g., Schizoid, Avoidant, Narcissistic)
Severe Personality Pathology Scales (e.g., Borderline, Paranoid)
Clinical Syndrome Scales (e.g., Anxiety, Depression)
Severe Clinical Syndrome Scales (e.g., Thought Disorder)
Applications:
Clinical diagnosis
Treatment planning
Forensic evaluations
Limitations:
Requires professional interpretation
May not be suitable for non-clinical populations