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  • Title: Prediction of recovery for closed-head-injured adults: an evaluation of the MMPI, the Adaptive Behavior Scale, and a "Quality of Life" Rating Scale.
    Author: Walker DE, Blankenship V, Ditty JA, Lynch KP.
    Journal: J Clin Psychol; 1987 Nov; 43(6):699-707. PubMed ID: 3693560.
    Abstract:
    Twenty-five closed-head-injured adults (24 males, 1 female; M age = 28.8 years) were classified as "recovered" if they had returned to work, school, or a sheltered workshop for which pay was received and "non-recovered" if they did not meet these criteria. Current status was compared with MMPI, Adaptive Behavior Scale (ABS), and "Quality of Life" Rating Scale (QLRS) scores at time of entry into a rehabilitation program. The "non-recovered" group was significantly higher on the PD (Psychopathic deviate) scale. No differences were found between groups on the Sc (Schizophrenia) or K (Validity) scales. The "recovered" group was significantly higher on the ABS Economic Activity domain and significantly lower in the Violent & Destructive, Antisocial, Rebelliousness, Untrustworthiness, Stereotyped Behavior & Odd Mannerisms, and Psychological Disturbance behavior domains. The self-ratings (QLRS) of the "nonrecovered" subjects were significantly more distinct from the ratings made by their relatives or significant others than were those of the "recovered" subjects.
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