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What is the MMPI-2?

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A measure of personality and psychopathology for individuals 18 years and older

It assists with diagnosis, treatment planning, and selecting applicants for high-risk occupations.

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How many items does the MMPI-2 consist of?

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567 true/false items

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What are the main types of scales provided by the MMPI-2?

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Original clinical and validity scales, restructured clinical scales, additional validity scales, content scales, clinical subscales, supplementary scales

These scales help assess various aspects of personality and psychopathology.

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What is the mean and standard deviation of T-scores in MMPI-2?

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Mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10

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What T-score is considered clinically significant in MMPI-2?

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T-scores of 65 and above

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What does a T-score near 50 indicate?

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Considered normal

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What is the clinical significance of low scores (under 35 or 40) on some MMPI-2 scales?

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May have clinical meaning

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What is the primary use of the MMPI-2?

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Assist with the diagnosis of mental disorders

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How is the MMPI-2 typically used in conjunction with other assessment techniques?

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Combined with a semistructured clinical interview

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According to Widiger and Samuel (2005), what is the best strategy for diagnosing personality disorders?

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Combine MMPI-2 with a semistructured clinical interview and begin with the self-report inventory

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Fill in the blank: The MMPI-2 is used to select applicants for _______ occupations.

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high-risk

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What is the primary method used to derive the original clinical scales?

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Empirical criterion keying

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How many clinical groups were involved in the empirical criterion keying process?

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Eight clinical groups and a non-clinical control group

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What does an elevated score on scale 1 (Hs) indicate?

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Preoccupation with physical complaints

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What does scale 2 (D) measure?

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Depression and hopelessness

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What is indicated by elevated scores on scale 3 (Hy)?

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Stress and conflicts expressed as physical symptoms

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What does scale 4 (Pd) signify?

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Social alienation and disinhibition

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What does scale 5 (Mf) assess?

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Stereotyped gender roles and interests

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What is the interpretation of elevated scores on scale 6 (Pa)?

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Suspiciousness and interpersonal sensitivity

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What does scale 7 (Pt) reflect?

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Anxiety and excessive fear and doubt

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What does an elevated score on scale 8 (Sc) indicate?

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Psychosis and severe social and emotional alienation

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What is indicated by elevated scores on scale 9 (Ma)?

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Unstable mood and hyperarousal

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What is the interpretation of elevated scores on scale 0 (Si)?

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Social withdrawal and avoidance

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What are two-point codes in clinical scale interpretation?

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Codes indicating the two scales with the highest scores

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What does a two-point code of 4-9 or 9-4 indicate?

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High scores on Psychopathic Deviate and Hypomania

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What is the association of a two-point code of 2-7 or 7-2?

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Depression and Psychasthenia linked to psychiatric populations

27
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What is the conversion V code also known as?

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Conversion valley

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What does the conversion V code indicate?

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Elevated scores on scales 1 (Hypochondriasis) and 3 (Hysteria) with a lower score on scale 2 (Depression)

29
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What psychological issues are associated with the conversion V code?

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Expression of psychological problems as somatic complaints

30
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What is the psychotic V code also known as?

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Paranoid valley

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What does the psychotic V code indicate?

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Elevated scores on scales 6 (Paranoia) and 8 (Schizophrenia) with a lower score on scale 7 (Psychasthenia)

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What psychological issues are associated with the psychotic V code?

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Delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, and disordered thought

33
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What is the neurotic triad associated with?

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Elevated scores on scales 1 (Hypochondriasis), 2 (Depression), and 3 (Hysteria)

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What are the psychological implications of the neurotic triad?

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Depression, somatic complaints, interpersonal problems, and dissatisfaction

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What does the L scale in MMPI-2 detect?

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Underreporting of symptoms

Indicates attempts to fake good, self-righteousness, denial, or poor insight.

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What does the K scale assess in the MMPI-2?

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Defensiveness/Correction

Detects subtle underreporting of symptoms and may indicate resistance to evaluation and treatment.

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What type of responses does the F scale in MMPI-2 identify?

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Overreporting of symptoms

Highlights infrequent responses in the general population, indicating attempts to fake bad or significant pathology.

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What is the purpose of the Fb scale in MMPI-2?

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Detects overreporting of symptoms on the last 197 test items

Can indicate random responding due to fatigue or loss of interest.

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What does the Fp scale measure?

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Overreporting of symptoms in psychiatric population

Suggests exaggeration of symptoms or severe distress.

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What does the S scale in MMPI-2 indicate?

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Superlative Self-Presentation

Detects a tendency to present oneself as virtuous while denying problems.

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What does the VRIN scale assess?

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Variable Response Inconsistency

Identifies random responding and signals an invalid profile.

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What does the TRIN scale measure?

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True Response Inconsistency

Detects fixed patterns of responding, indicating an invalid profile.

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What does the ? (Cannot Say) scale represent?

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Total number of unscorable items

May indicate reading problems, confusion, or lack of cooperation.

44
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What does an elevated F scale score combined with a high VRIN scale score suggest?

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Random responding

Both scales measure inconsistent responding patterns.

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What does an elevated F scale score with a low VRIN scale score indicate?

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Endorsement of actual or faked psychopathology

Suggests responses were not random.

46
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What do high L and K scale scores with a low F scale score suggest?

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Attempt to present oneself favorably

Associated with parental alienation syndrome in custody evaluations.

47
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What is the MMPI-2-RF?

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A brief alternative to the MMPI-2 for individuals 18 years and older with 338 true/false items

It consists of 9 validity scales and 42 clinical content scales.

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How many validity scales does the MMPI-2-RF have?

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9 validity scales

It also contains 42 clinical content scales.

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What are the restructured clinical (RC) scales?

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Scales developed for the MMPI-2 assessing specific areas of psychological functioning

These scales are part of the MMPI-2-RF and MMPI-3.

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What age group is the MMPI-3 designed for?

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Individuals 18 years of age and older

It is the most recent version of the MMPI.

51
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How many true/false items are in the MMPI-3?

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335 true/false items

The MMPI-3 updates items, scales, and test norms from the MMPI-2-RF.

52
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What scales does the MMPI-3 provide scores on?

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52 scales including validity scales, RC scales, H-O scales, SP scales, and PSY-5 scales

It includes updated norms matching projected 2020 U.S. census data.

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What is the MMPI-A?

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A measure of psychopathology and personality for adolescents aged 14 to 18

It includes 478 true/false items.

54
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What types of scales does the MMPI-A include?

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Clinical scales, clinical subscales, validity scales, and content scales

It provides scores similar to the MMPI-2.

55
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What is the MMPI-A-RF?

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A measure of psychopathology and personality for adolescents 14 to 18 with 241 true/false items

It is similar in structure to the MMPI-2-RF.

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How many true/false items does the MMPI-A-RF contain?

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241 true/false items

This version is specifically designed for adolescents.

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True or False: The MMPI-3 includes a Spanish-language translation.

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True

It also provides norms based on Spanish speakers.

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