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Measuring Change In Psychotherapy Using The Mmpi-2 And The Holt Measure Of Primary Process Manifestation, Karen M. Toman
Measuring Change In Psychotherapy Using The Mmpi-2 And The Holt Measure Of Primary Process Manifestation, Karen M. Toman
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This study examined personality change in subjects after Long Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, defined as 10 months or longer of continuous therapy, at a University outpatient psychology clinic. Assessment measures used were the MMPI-2 and the Holt Measure of Primary Process Manifestation. An archival search of patient records over 7 years was conducted for files that included 1) adults 18 years or older, 2) attended therapy for at least 10 consecutive months or longer and 3) contained 2 completed MMPI-2 tests and/or 2 completed Rorschach Inkblot Tests. The sample included 17 patient files with 1 set of tests given as part …