MCMI-IV Clinical Syndrome Scales

Question 1

Generalized Anxiety (Scale A)

Answer 1

presence of intrusive, reoccurring and oftentimes fearful thoughts, overanalytical, future oriented

Question 2

Somatic Symptom (Scale H)

Answer 2

Aids examiner in determining the increased likelihood of a more classic psychosomatic presentation, individuals high on scale may use physical appearance or fear of illness and physical ailment as unworkable outlet for pain and dissatisfaction

Question 3

Persistent Depression (Scale D)

Answer 3

helps to identify a pronounced experience of defeat, apathy, and helplessness, indicates patterns of overall ineffectiveness in problem solving, planning, and interpersonal functioning

Question 4

Bipolar Spectrum (Scale N)

Answer 4

helps to identify the presence of manic symptoms which can range from flight of ideas and inflated sense of self-worth to disorganized psychotic experiences

Question 5

Alcohol Use (Scale B)

Answer 5

current or recent alcohol abuse or dependence

Question 6

Post-Traumatic Stress (Scale R)

Answer 6

aids in identifying the presence of avoidance, excessive fear, and intrusive private events as related to a directly or vicariously experienced traumat8c event