MMPI-2 Flashcards
Scale 1
hypochondriasis-extreme/bizarre somatic concerns, chronic pain.
Scale 2
depression
Scale 3
hysteria: conversion disorder; stress manifests as physical symptoms, lack of awareness, chronic pain.
Scale 4
psychopathic deviate: antisocial, rebellious
Scale 5
masculinity-femininity: lacks/rejects traditional gender roles
Scale 6
Paranoia
Scale 7
psychasthenia
: a neurotic state characterized especially by phobias, obsessions, or compulsions that one knows are irrational.
Scale 8
schizophrenia
Scale 9
hypomania
Scale 0
Social introversion
hypochondriacal, anxiety, depressed, somatic complaints (gastrointestinal), secondary gain from symptoms, keeps emotionally distant; good work and marital adjustment
123/213/231
conversion valley, converts stress/difficulty into physical complaints, lacks insight, passive/depending in relationships, sociable, important to be liked by others
132/312
Usually diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenic or paranoid personality; agitated, excitable, loud, short-tempered; depressive spells and suicidal preoccupation; somatic symptoms; may be delusional in nature; sexual and religious preoccupation; thinking disturbance and blocking; excessive drinking; ambivalent feelings toward others; suspicious, jealous; restless, bored
138
May be diagnosed as chronic brain syndrome or conversion reaction; if cbs, may have spells of irritation, temper outbursts, and assaultiveness.
139
Has features of both psychosis and neurosis; often diagnosed as pseudoneurotic or latent schizophrenic; brief acute psychotic episodes; tense, nervous, fearful; feels depressed, despondent, hopeless; suicidal ruminations; blunted or inappropriate affect; problems in concentrating and attending; schizoid life-style; isolated, shy, withdrawn, introverted; lacks basic social skills; feels inadequate and inferior; sets high standards for self and feels guilty when they aren’t met; somatic symptoms; interested in obscure subjects
278/728
“psychotic valley”; paranoid schizophrenia, thought disorder, hallucinations, delusions, suspicious, withdrawn, problems with memory & concentration
687/867
Omission of __ or more test items on the ___ scale suggests that the profile should not be interpreted.
30 CNS (Cannot Say)
Random or variable responding to test items
VRIN
disproportionate endorsement of “true” or “false” items
TRIN
Defensive responding or denial of emotional difficulties
L,K,S
potential exaggeration or embellishment of symptoms
F, Fp, Fb
exaggeration of somatic and cognitive symptoms
RBS (response bias scale)
Denial of psychopathology or present oneself in a favorable light
K
Scales that were developed to improve the distinctiveness of the psychological constructs by removing an overall emotional complaint or distress factor
RC Scales
