During the interpretive process, do not merely note the meanings of the individual scales but also examine the overall pattern or configuration of the test and note the relative peaks and valleys. Typical configurations, for example, might include the "conversion V," reflecting a possible conversion disorder or elevated Scales 4 and 9, whichreflect a high likelihood of acting-out behavior. Note especially any scales greater than 65 or less than 40 as being particularly important for the overall interpretation. The meaning of two-point code configurations can be determined by consulting the corresponding section in this chapter (Two-Point Codes). When working to understand the meaning of a profile with two or more elevated clinical scales, it is recommended that clinicians read the descriptors for the individual scales, as well as relevant two-point code descriptions, It is also recommended that, when reading about elevations on single scales, clinicians should read the meanings of high and low elevations, as well as the more general information on the relevant scale, Further elaboration on the meaning of the scale elevations and code types can be obtained by scoring and interpreting the con- tent scales, Harris-Lingoes and Si subscales, supplementary scales, and/or the critical items; these scales are discussed later in this chapter. J. Graham (2000) recommends that, when possible, descriptions related to the following areas should be developed: test-taking attitude, adjustment level, characteristic traits/behaviors, dynamics/etiology, diagnostic impressions, and treatment implications. When interpretive information is available, clinicians can examine an individual's profile in combination with the requirements of the referral questions to determine relevant descriptions for each of these areas.
During the interpretive process, do not merely note the meanings of the individual scales but also examine the overall pattern or configuration of the test and note the relative peaks and valleys. Typical configurations, for example, might include the "conversion V," reflecting a possible conversion disorder or elevated Scales 4 and 9, whichreflect a high likelihood of acting-out behavior. Note especially any scales greater than 65 or less than 40 as being particularly important for the overall interpretation. The meaning of two-point code configurations can be determined by consulting the corresponding section in this chapter (Two-Point Codes). When working to understand the meaning of a profile with two or more elevated clinical scales, it is recommended that clinicians read the descriptors for the individual scales, as well as relevant two-point code descriptions, It is also recommended that, when reading about elevations on single scales, clinicians should read the meanings of high and low elevations, as well as the more general information on the relevant scale, Further elaboration on the meaning of the scale elevations and code types can be obtained by scoring and interpreting the con- tent scales, Harris-Lingoes and Si subscales, supplementary scales, and/or the critical items; these scales are discussed later in this chapter. J. Graham (2000) recommends that, when possible, descriptions related to the following areas should be developed: test-taking attitude, adjustment level, characteristic traits/behaviors, dynamics/etiology, diagnostic impressions, and treatment implications. When interpretive information is available, clinicians can examine an individual's profile in combination with the requirements of the referral questions to determine relevant descriptions for each of these areas.
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