Millon® Pre-Adolescent Clinical Inventory is specifically designed to identify psychological problems in children. Unlike instruments that focus on a single clinical area such as anxiety or depression, M-PACI® provides an integrated view that synthesizes emerging personality styles and clinical syndromes, helping detect early signs of Axis I and Axis II disorders.
Millon® Pre-Adolescent Clinical Inventory is specifically designed to identify psychological problems in children. Unlike instruments that focus on a single clinical area such as anxiety or depression, M-PACI® provides an integrated view that synthesizes emerging personality styles and clinical syndromes, helping detect early signs of Axis I and Axis II disorders.
Theodore Millon, PhD, DSc, Robert Tringone, PhD, Carrie Millon, PhD, Seth Grossman, PsyD
Overview:Brief assessment of personality characteristics in troubled pre-adolescents
Age Range:9 – 12
Administration:Paper-and-pencil, CD, computer or online administration
Scoring Option:Q-global™ web-based, Q™ Local Software, Manual scoring, or Mail-in Scoring Service
Reading Level:3rd Grade
Completion Time:15–20 minutes (97 true/false items)
Scores/Interpretation:A sample of 292 pre-adolescents, ages 9-12, from 53 sites from across the U.S.
Report Options:Interpretive and Profile Reports
Publication Date:2005
Every child deserves to enjoy youth to the fullest. But for some young people, psychological problems can stand in the way—and these difficulties may take root long before the “troubled teens.” As a professional who works with children daily, you know first-hand the challenges some preteens face. And, we know the challenges you may face in pinpointing the source of pre-adolescent issues.
Now, there’s a comprehensive tool specifically designed to help you quickly and accurately identify psychological problems in children ages 9–12: the Millon®; Pre-Adolescent Clinical Inventory (M-PACI®). Unlike instruments that focus on a single clinical area such as anxiety or depression, the M-PACI assessment provides an integrated view that synthesizes the child’s emerging personality styles and clinical syndromes, helping clinicians detect early signs of Axis I and Axis II disorders.
Effective and efficient, the M-PACI can help you arrange early intervention on difficulties that may keep students from making the most of their preteen years—and these, if left undetected, can lead to bigger heartaches down the road.
The M-PACI is used for pre-adolescent assessment in outpatient, inpatient, day treatment, and residential treatment settings. Psychologists, psychiatrists, school psychologists, counselors, juvenile justice professionals, and other mental health professionals can use M-PACI results to help:
Emerging Personality Patterns
| 1. | Confident |
| 2. | Outgoing |
| 3. | Conforming |
| 4. | Submissive |
| 5. | Inhibited |
| 6. | Unruly |
| 7. | Unstable |
Current Clinical Signs
| A. | Anxiety/Fears |
| B. | Attention Deficits |
| C. | Obsessions/Compulsions |
| D. | Conduct Problems |
| E. | Disruptive Behaviors |
| F. | Depressive Moods |
| G. | Reality Distortions |
Response Validity Indicators
| IV | Invalidity |
| RN | Response Negativity |
The normative population of the M-PACI consists of 292 pre-adolescents, ages 9–12, from 53 sites from across the U.S. These sites included private practices, residential treatment facilities, public mental health centers and family guidance clinics, and other types of settings.
Interpretive Report
Provides an integrated analysis of results with regard to the patient’s emerging personality patterns and current clinical signs. Noteworthy Responses help provide clues for follow-up interviews based on individual item responses. The interpretive report also lists recommended treatment strategies tailored to each patient. Suggested treatment approaches are based on the test-taker’s emerging personality patterns and current clinical signs. The report also includes a profile of base rate scores for the scales.
View a sample M-PACI Interpretive Report.
Profile Report
Presents a graphic representation of base rate scores for all 14 scales and two response validity indicators in an easy-to-read graph. As with the interpretive report, this report can help give administrators a picture of the individual’s personality and behavioral concerns.
View a sample M-PACI Profile Report.
Q-global™ Web-based – Enables you to quickly assess and efficiently organize examinee information, generate scores, and produce accurate comprehensive reports all via the Web.
Q Local™ Software – Enables you to score assessments, report results, and store and export data on your computer.
Mail-in Scoring – Specially designed answer sheets are mailed to Pearson for processing within 24–48 hours of receipt; results returned via regular mail.
This independent study training program provides an overview of the MACI and M-PACI. Five lectures presented by co-author Dr. Seth Grossman provide an introduction to the M-PACI, its features, scales, and interpretation guidance.
Earn up to 3 APA CE credits! (Nominal fee applies)
Modules contain documents under the “Attachments” tab that can be used to obtain CE credit. To apply for CE credits, scan and email the completed learning assessments and course evaluation form to CEAdmin@Pearson.com.
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Frequently asked questions follow. Click on a question to see the response.
Test Content
What is the reading level of the M-PACI items?
Is the M-PACI inventory appropriate for use with non-clinical cases?
Can the M-PACI inventory be used in school settings?
Can the M-PACI inventory be used with children younger than 9 or older than 12?
Is the M-PACI inventory available in any languages other than English?
Administration
How long does it take most children to complete the M-PACI inventory?
Is the M-PACI inventory available for administration over the Internet?
Scoring
How many M-PACI items can be omitted before the inventory is unscorable?
