INTRODUCTION TO THE MINNESOTA MULTIPHASIC PERSONALITY INVENTORY, 3rd Edition (MMPI-3) - Full-Day Workshop

Sep 17, 2026

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Full-day workshop introduces the MMPI-3, the most up-to-date, newly-normed version of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. Test co-author Yossef Ben-Porath explains the rationale and methods used to develop the MMPI-3, including the new English-and Spanish-language norms and the 52 MMPI-3 scales. Participants review interpretive guidelines, available documentation, and case illustrations to support empirically validated, psychometrically sound assessment of psychopathology and personality. The program includes an agenda covering development rationale, scale and norms overview, materials orientation, and protocol interpretation training.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages3

Reading Time8 min

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Program Agenda

Rationale and Development

MMPI-3 Scales and Norms

Lunch

Orientation to Materials

Interpretation Guidelines and Case Illustrations

Program Objectives

Background and Development Process

Normative Samples and New Scales

Constructs and Empirical Foundations

Standard Interpretation Procedures

Continuing Education Information

Psychologists

Clinical Social Workers and Counselors

School Psychologists

Professional Counselors

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY College of Psychology INTRODUCTION TO THE MINNESOTA MULTIPHASIC PERSONALITY INVENTORY, 3rd Edition (MMPI-3) Presenter: Yossef Ben-Porath, PhD., ABPP Friday, March 17 , 2023 ♦ 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Fort Lauderdale, Florida This full-day workshop introduces the MMPI-3, the most up-to-date, newly-normed version of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) . The test co-author, Yossef Ben-Porath, will describe the rationale for, and methods used to develop the MMPI-3, the new English-and Spanish-language norms, the 52 MMPI-3 scales, documentation available to help guide test users, interpretive guidelines, and provide case illustrations. Attendees will learn about how the MMPI-3 builds on the legacy and strengths of the MMPI instruments to provide an empirically validated, psychometricallysound measure of psychopathology and personality. Level of Curriculum Content: Intermediate PROGRAM LOCATION Nova Southeastern University Carl DeSantis Bldg. (H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship) Knight Auditorium – Room 1124 3301 College Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314 For maps and directions to Nova Southeastern University’s main campus in Ft. Lauderdale, please visit our web site at [http://www.nova.edu/cwis/campusmaps/maincampus.html](http://www.nova.edu/cwis/campusmaps/maincampus.html. Telephone directions)[. Telephone directions](http://www.nova.edu/cwis/campusmaps/maincampus.html. Telephone directions) to the main campus are available 24 hours a day by calling (954) 262-1563. ABOUT THE PRESENTER Yossef Ben-Porath, Ph.D., ABPP is a professor of psychological sciences at Kent State University. He received his doctoral training at the University of Minnesota and has been involved extensively in MMPI research for the past 37 years. He is a co-developer of the MMPI- 3, MMPI-2-RF, and MMPI-A-RF and co-author of test manuals, books, book chapters, and articles on the MMPI instruments. Former Editor-in-Chief of the journals Assessment and Psychological Assessment, Dr. Ben-Porath is a board-certified psychologist (American Board of Professional Psychology-Clinical) whose clinical practice involves supervision of assessments at Kent State’s Psychological Clinic, consultation to agencies that screen candidates for public safety positions, and provision of consultation and expert witness services in forensic cases. PROGRAM AGENDA 9:00am – 10:30am 10:30am – 12:00pm 12:00pm – 1:00pm 1:00pm – 2:30 pm 2:30pm – 4:00pm Rationale for and methods used to develop the MMPI-3 Overview of the 52 MMPI-3 scales and norms Lunch – on your own Orientation to MMPI-3 materials and documentation MMPI-3 Interpretation: Guidelines and case illustrations PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Participants will be able to: • Describe the MMPI-3 background and development process • Describe the MMPI-3 normative samples • List the new MMPI-3 scales • Describe the constructs assessed by the MMPI-3 scales • Identify the empirical foundations for using the MMPI-3 • Interpret MMPI-3 protocols following standard interpretation procedures For additional information on continuing education policies or upcoming workshops, please visit our web site at [https://psychology.nova.edu/ce](https://psychology.nova.edu/ce). CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION Psychologists: Nova Southeastern University’s College of Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Nova Southeastern University maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Clinical social workers, mental health counselors, and marriage and family therapists: Nova Southeastern University’s College of Psychology is approved by the state of Florida’s Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling to offer continuing education. Provider number: BAP\# 330, Exp. 03/31/25 . School psychologists: Nova Southeast

FAQs

What will participants learn about the MMPI-3 in the workshop?

Participants will learn the MMPI-3 background and development process, the normative samples, the new MMPI-3 scales, and the constructs assessed by the scales.

What topics are covered in the program agenda?

The agenda covers the rationale and methods for developing the MMPI-3, an overview of the 52 scales and norms, orientation to materials and documentation, and MMPI-3 interpretation guidelines with case illustrations.

How many continuing education credits are provided and is partial credit allowed?

All mental health professionals receive six (6) continuing education credits, full attendance is required, and no partial credit is awarded.

Sep 17, 2026

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