Inconsistent Response Patterns and the Prediction of Child Maltreatment.

Milner, Joel S.; Robertson, Kevin R.

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Publication Date: 1989

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Inconsistent Response Patterns and the Prediction of Child Maltreatment.

Milner, Joel S.; Robertson, Kevin R.

Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, v13 n1 p59-64 1989

A study examined the responses of 89 physical child abusers and 108 comparison subjects to the Child Abuse Potential Inventory to determine whether the inventory's response inconsistency scale could be used for screening for physical child abuse. The scale was rejected as a reliable or valid measure. (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: Child Abuse, Predictive Measurement, Psychological Patterns, Reliability, Response Style (Tests), Screening Tests, Test Reliability, Test Validity

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Child Abuse Potential Inventory

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