Developmental profile
Psychodynamic instrument linking adult personality to childhood behavioural patterns.
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The developmental profile is a standardized psychodynamic diagnostic instrument that assesses clinically relevant personality characteristics by integrating psychoanalytical developmental theories with behavioural classification. It is notable for linking adult personality patterns to early childhood behaviours and for providing treatment guidelines through a semi-structured interview exploring the patient's habitual behaviour over the previous decade.
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- Format
- Matrix of 10 developmental levels (horizontal rows) and 9 developmental levels (vertical columns)
- Maladaptive levels
- Lowest six levels refer to maladaptive behaviour
- Data collection method
- Semi-structured interview exploring habitual behaviour during the previous decade
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