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
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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blunted or inappropriate affect; problems in concentrating and attending; schizoid life-style; isolated, shy, withdrawn, introverted; lacks basic social skills; feels inadequate and inferior; sets high standards for self and feels guilty when they aren’t met; somatic symptoms;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
