Personality Assessment Flashcards
MMPI-2RF H-O scale emotional/internalizing dysfunction
RCd, RC2, RC7
MMP-2RF H-O scales, thought dysfunction (2)
RC6, RC8
MMPI-2RF H-O scales (2), behavioral/externalizing dysfunction
RC4, RC9
MMPI-2RF scale that assess aspects of functioning that were not fully represented by the RC and H-O scales.
SP, specific problems
Components of MMPI-2RF SP scales (5)
somatic/cognitive, internalizing, externalizing, interpersonal, interest
Normative sample for MMPI-2 and MMPI-2 RF
18-85
for MMPI2RF, these scales bear particular relevance to symptom exaggeration, cognitive response bias, and potential malingering in forensic cases.
FBS-r, RBS, Fs
the MMPI2RF __ scale has been useful in distinguishing between feigned somatic complaints and somatoform disorders.
Fs
Litigating and simulating TBI samples are more likely to exhibit elevations on RF scales that are sensitive to __, ___ and ___.
somatic complaints (1), emotional distress (d, 2, 7), and somatic cognitive problem (HPC, COG) scales.
For the PAI, a T-score of __ is clinically significant.
70
For MMPI-2 and MMPI-2RF, a T-score of __ is clinically significant.
65
for the PAI, omission of __ of more items is not interpretable.
17
carelessness or confusing in responding on the PAI
Inconsistency, ICN
idiosyncratic response style that is atypical in clinical samples (PAI)
Infrequency, INF
symptom exaggeration (PAI)
NIM
denial of minor faults/defense responding (PAI)
PIM
somatic complaints, anxiety, anxiety-related disorders, depression, mania, paranoia, psychosis, borderline, antisocial tendencies, alcohol, drug problems
11 clinical scales of the PAI
Age range for MMPI-A
14-18
T-score of __ to __ indicates approaching clinical significance on MMPI-A scales
60-65
Scales added to MMPI-A not on the MMPI-2 (5)
School Problems, Low Aspirations, Alienation, Family Problems, Conduct Problems
the PAI-A assesses ___, which most other instruments with adolescents do not include.
borderline personality disorders
Age range for PAI-A
12-18
cognitive impairment, family dysfunction, psychological discomfort, impulsivity/distractibility, reality distortion, social withdrawal, delinquency, somatic concern, social skill deficits
PIC-2 & PIY adjustment scales (9)
PIY age range
9-19
