MMPI- Validity & Clinical

Question 1

(?)

Answer 1

Cannot say, 10+ caution, 30+ don’t interp

Question 2

VRIN

Answer 2

randomness, >80 invalid

Question 3

TRIN

Answer 3

True responce inconsistency, yay v nay, >80 may be invalid

Question 4

F >80

Answer 4

Infrequency, indicates deviant/atypical ways of responding to items, high invalid for non-clinical

Question 5

F < 54 / F < 39

Answer 5

Infrequency, deny/minimize

Question 6

Fb, Fb > F by 30 T or more

Answer 6

Back Infrequency, assesses second half items

Question 7

Fp >100

Answer 7

Infrequency Psychopathology, atypical responses, reflects psychopathology better; INVALID

Question 8

Fp 70-99

Answer 8

Infrequency Psychopathology, atypical responses, reflects psychopathology better,
EXAGGERATE/CALL FOR HELP

Question 9

Fp < 69

Answer 9

Infrequency Psychopathology, atypical responses, reflects psychopathology better,
OK

Question 10

FBS

Answer 10

Fake bad scale, ot for this class

Question 11

L > 80

Answer 11

Lie scale, items w/minor personal flaws most admit,
Overly positive self presentation
INVALID

Question 12

L 65-79

Answer 12

CAUTION Lie scale, items w/minor personal flaws most admit,

Overly positive self presentation

Question 13

L 50-64

Answer 13

LIKELY OK, Lie scale, items w/minor personal flaws most admit,
Overly positive self presentation

Question 14

L < 50

Answer 14

OVERREPORTING? Lie scale, items w/minor personal flaws most admit,
Overly positive self presentation

Question 15

K >65

Answer 15

DEFENSIVE, Defensiveness, deny psychopathology and present in favorable light

Question 16

K < 40

Answer 16

exagg/cry for help? Defensiveness, deny psychopathology and present in favorable light

Question 17

S > 70

Answer 17

defensive, Superlative self presentation, report positive attributes

Question 18

S 40-69

Answer 18

ok, Superlative self presentation, report positive attributes

Question 19

S < 40

Answer 19

underrpt? Superlative self presentation, report positive attributes

Question 20

1, >65

Answer 20

Hypochondriasis, denial good health and admit somatic sxs

Question 21

2

Answer 21

Depression, sx. Of dep, dysphoria, disat w/life

Question 22

3

Answer 22

Hysteria, “hysterical” reactions to stress
feel overwhelmed; react to stress and avoid responsibility by developing physical symptoms; conversion, pain dxs; lack of insight

Question 23

4

Answer 23

Psychopathic Deviant, measure rebelliousness, asocial/amoral
(espT>75): difficulty incorporating societal values and standards; asocial, mbcriminal beh‟s; conflict with authorities; underachievement; impulse gratification; ltd frustration tolerance; risk-taking; immature; extroverted; confident; aggressive.

Question 24

5

Answer 24

—Masculinity/Femininity

Question 25

6 T=60-70

Answer 25

Paranoia, paranoid sxs, suspiciousness, cynicism, complaints of others
T=60-70: psychosis less likely, but may be sensitive, mistrustful, guarded, hostile

Question 26

7

Answer 26

Psychasthenia, similar to OCD/OCDP Patterns psychological turmoil & discomfort; significant worry; high-strung; pessimistic; physical complaints (cardio, GI); fatigue, insomnia; introspective; obsessions, compulsions; lack of self-confidence; neat, organized, meticulous; seen as dull and formal; shy, trustful, sensitive

Question 27

8

Answer 27

Schizophrenia, disturbances in mood, though, behavior possible psychotic dx; but also non-psychotic turmoil, confusion, disorganization; substance abuse, medical; schizoid (not part of society), isolated, secretive; apprehension, A; moody; insecure

Question 28

9

Answer 28

Hypomania, elevated mood, accelerated speech and motor activity, energy

Question 29

0 > 65

Answer 29

—Social Introversion, withdraw from social contacts and responsibilities
T>65 (Social Introversion) insecure, shy; uncomfortable in social settings; lack self-confidence; serious; reliable, but conventional; worry, A; decreased energy

Question 30

1, 70-80

Answer 30

T=70-80: chronic pain

Question 31

1 >80

Answer 31

T>80: dramatic and bizarre somatic concerns

Question 32

6 T > 70

Answer 32

Paranoia

T>70: may be psychotic, paranoid, resentful, feel mistreated

Question 33

0 < 40

Answer 33

Social introversion

T<40 sociable, extroverted, friendly, active, energetic, competitive