Discussion -- Textbook approach gives a great deal of theory; value of the article is in taking the material and applying it to situations that are relevant to one's current profession and/or understanding different approaches to conflict.
Review -- the Million Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI) - the MCMI is a psychological assessment tool that was written to provide information on psychopathology including specifics outlined in the DSM-IV. It is intended for adults over 18 who have at least an 8th grade reading level and who are seeking mental health services. The test was actually developed and standardizes on clinical populations in psychiatric hospitals or individuals with current existing mental health issues. The authors are quite specific about it not being used with the general population or with adolescents, as values will likely not be appropriate for extrapolation (Pearson, 2012).
History -- Published in 1977 by Theodore Millon based on his 1969 book Modern Psychopathology. When SDM-R was published a new version of the MCMI was also created in 1987. Finally, the current version, the MCMI-III, was published in 1994 and is reflected in revisions in the DSM-IV. This new version eliminated the aggressive and self-defeating personality scales and added scales for depression and PRSD. Additional content was added to include child abuse, anorexia and bulimia (Million, 2006).
Composition -- the test is composed of 175 True-False questions, takes about 30 minutes...
Confidentiality and Informed Consent Confidentiality has for a long period of time been embedded as the foundation of professional social work values. This is primarily because social workers show honesty and respect through safeguarding the confidentiality of their clients. The significance of confidentiality in social work is demonstrated in the fact that it is basis of ethical standards that govern the social work practices. The need for social workers to protect
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