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MMPI2 Clinical Scales Flashcards

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Clinical scales general purpose

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Identifying psychopathology
Not helpful for describing normal functioning
Way to identify a persons reinforcers or strategies, how someone responds to a situation
Response to treatment

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Scale 1 Hs

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Hypochondriasis

Somatic complaints/concerns

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Scale 1 Hs marks

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Greater than 75 means extreme and sometimes bizarre somatic concerns

65-74 means somatic complaints, may develop somatic symptoms in times of stress

55-64 somatic complaints, medical concerns, medical concerns along with depression perhaps

Less than 55 no interpretation

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Scale 2 D

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Depression

Depression, suicidal ideation, unworthiness, worry, dissatisfaction

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Scale 2 D marks

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Greater than 75 seriously clinical depression, suicidal ideation, feelings of unworthiness and inadequacy

65-74 moderate depression, worried, somatic complaints

50-64 maybe some life dissatisfaction, serious, thoughtful

Less than 50 generally optimistic and positive, steady energy

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Strengths with Hs elevation

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Health conscious, determined, avoids health risks

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Strengths with D elevation

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Thoughtful, conscientious, responsible, cautious

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Scale 3 Hy

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Hysteria

Somatic complaints, chronic pain,

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Hy marks

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Greater than 75 somatic complaints, consider conversion disorder, reacts to stress by developing somatic symptoms

65-74 somatic symptoms, chronic pain, may lack insight into cause of symptoms

50-64 somatic complaints, denial, self centered, immature, demanding

Less than 54 no interpretation

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Strengths with Hy

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Positive, cheerful, considerate, conflict avoidant, agreeable, sentimental

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Scale 4 Pd

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Psychopathic deviate

Antisocial behaviors

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Pd marks

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Greater than 75 Asocial or antisocial behavior, may have legal issues

65-74 rebellious, impulsive, angry, irritable

55-64 unconventional, superficial relationships, immature

Less than 55 no interpretation

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Pd strengths

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Charming, adventurous, assertive, independent

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Scale 6 Pa

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Paranoia

Psychotic, suspicious, argumentative, angry, distrustful

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Pa marks

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Greater than 75 consider psychotic symptoms

65-74 suspicious, may feel mistreated, may blame others, may be argumentative/resentful/angry

55-64 may be overly sensitive or distrustful

Less than 55 no interpretation

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Pa strength

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Fair, analytical, values loyalty, sensitive

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Scale 7 Pt

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Psychoasthenia

Fear, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, obsessive compulsive, depression, perfectionism

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Pt marks

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Greater than 75 extreme fear, anxiety, intruding thoughts, unable to concentrate, obsessive compulsive symptoms, self criticism

65-74 moderate anxiety, depression, bad dreams, guilt, perfectionism, indecisive, feels unaccepted

55-64 anxious, tense

Less than 55 no interpretation

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Pt strengths

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Conscientious, methodical, organized, thoughtful, analytical

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Scale 8 Sc

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Schizophrenia

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Sc marks

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Greater than 75 consider schizophrenia diagnosis, rule out medical conditions, substance use, confusion/disorganized thinking, hallucinations and or delusions

65-74 unusual beliefs, eccentric behaviors, social withdrawal, daydreaming

55-64 limited interest in other people, insecurity

Less than 55 no interpretation

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Sc strengths

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Creative, sensitive

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Scale 9 Ma

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Hypomania

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Ma marks

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Greater than 75 symptoms of mania, hallucinations, flight of ideas

65-74 excessive energy, lacks direction, unrealistic self appraisal, impulsive, low frustration tolerance

55-64 active, energetic, extraverted, creative, rebellious

Less than 55 no interpretation

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Ma strengths

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Upbeat, positive, energetic, ambitious, engaging

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Scale 0 Si

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Social introversion

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Si marks

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Greater than 75 extreme social withdrawal/avoidance

60-75 shy, timid, depressed, lacks self confidence

40-59 within normal limits

Less than 40 extraverted, gregarious, self reliant, energetic, competitive, under controlled

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Si strengths

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Dependable, resourceful, self reliant, independent, makes friends easily

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How to determine code type exists

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Take highest scaled scores at or above 65. Then they must have at least a 5 point difference between these and the next scales

75
73
72
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Would be 3 point code type

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Code types do not include which scales

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Scales 5 and 0

31
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What code types exist

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Spike or 1 pt
2 pt
3 pt

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If a profile doesn’t have a code type

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Interpret individual scales above 65

33
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Spike 4

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Psychopathic deviate
Angry, rebellious, trouble with authority, poor frustration tolerance
High percentage of sex offenders have this

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1-3/3-1 code type

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“Conversion V”

Includes scales hypochondriasis-hysteria

Physical complaints, medical explanations help, difficult to consider alt explanations

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2-7/7-2 code type

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Scales depression-psychasthenia

Preoccupied with personal deficits, hard on self, others interpretations of self become too important, feelings of inadequacy and guilt, anxious, worrying, slow speech

Wants advice and reassurance

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6-8/8-6 code type

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Scales paranoia-schizophrenia

Personal distress, unpredictable, apathetic, preoccupation with abstract issues, impulsive, unsatisfying relationships, a loner, insecurity

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1-2/2-1 code type

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Scales hypochondriasis-depression

Anxious, irritable, loss of initiative, unhappy, somatic discomfort and pain, presents self as physically ill, lacking insight, typically has trouble accepting responsibility for difficulties

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7-8/8-7 code type

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Scales psychasthenia-schizophrenia

Worried, tense, agitated, difficulty with close relationships

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2-6/6-2 code type

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Scales depression-paranoia

Hostile, depressed, difficulty expressing anger

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4-6/6-4 code type

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Scales psychopathic deviate-paranoia

Angry, resentful, difficult to interact with socially, blaming, suspicious, immature, self indulgent

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2-8/8-2 code type

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Scales depression-schizophrenia

Relationship issues, difficulty with anger

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4-9/9-4 code type

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Scales psychopathic deviate-hypomania

Disregard for social standards and values, narcissistic, self-indulgent, impulsive, doesn’t accept responsibility for actions, anger/hostility, energetic, emotionally unstable, keeps others at distance, interpersonally engaging but immature/insecure

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