Quiz 7 MMPI Flashcards
How many scales does the MMPI 3 have
52
How many validity scales are there
10
What are the 3 content non-responsiveness validity scales
CRIN - combined response inconsistency
VRIN - variable response inconsistency
TRIN - true response inconsistency
What are the 5 over-reporting validity scales
F - infrequent responses
Fp - infrequent psychopathology responses
Fs - infrequent somatic responses
FBS - symptom validity scale
RBS - response bias scale
What are the 2 Under-reporting validity scales
L - uncommon virtues
K - adjustment validity
What are the 3 Higher Order Scales
EID - emotional/internalizing dysfunction
THD - thought dysfunction
BXD - behavior/externalizing dysfunction
What are the 3 Substantially Modified Scales
AXY -> ARX
STW -> STR and WRY
IPP -> DOM
What do the content non-responsiveness validity scales assess
they assess if an individual has responded in a way that suggests they are not fully engaged in the test
What do the over-reporting validity scales assess
if the individual exaggerated or overreported their symptoms
what do the under-reporting validity scales assess
if the individual underreported or minimized their symptoms
Which scales does one interpret first
Higher order
which scales does one interpret second
restructured clinical scales (RC)
what are the 5 new scales
CRIN - combined response inconsistency
EAT - eating concerns
CMP - compulsivity
IMP - impulsivity
SFI - self-importance
when will we ever need to know this by memory
Never!
What is the normative data for the MMPI3
2020 census, sample= 810 men and 810 women
How many RC scales are there
8
How many specific problem scales are there
26
4 Somatic/Cognitive
10 Internalizing
7 Externalizing
5 Interpersonal
What do the Higher Order scales assess
EID – Problems associated with mood and affect
THD – Problems associated with disordered thinking
BXD – Problems associated with under-controlled behavior
What are the 5 PSY scales
AGGR: Aggressiveness – Instrumental, goal-directed aggression
PSYC: Psychoticism – Disconnection from reality
DISC: Disconstraint – Under-controlled behavior
NEGE: Negative Emotionality/Neuroticism – Anxiety, insecurity, worry, and fear
INTR: Introversion/Low Positive Emotionality – Social disengagement and anhedonia
What are the RC scales
RCd
RC1
RC2
RC4
RC6
RC7
RC8
RC9
What are RCd, 1, 2, and 4
RCd: Demoralization – General unhappiness and dissatisfaction
RC1: Somatic Complaints – Diffuse physical health complaints
RC2: Low Positive Emotions – Lack of positive emotional responsiveness
RC4: Antisocial Behavior – Rule-breaking and irresponsible behavior
What are RC6, 7, 8, and 9
RC6: Ideas of Persecution – Self-referential beliefs that others pose a
threat
RC7: Dysfunctional Negative Emotions – Maladaptive anxiety, anger,
irritability
RC8: Aberrant Experiences – Unusual perceptions or thoughts associated with thought dysfunction
RC9: Hypomanic Activation - Overactivation, aggression, impulsivity
