MMPI Response Style and Profile Patterns Quiz 2

Question 1

An all-True response set produces what on validity scales?

Accepted Answer

Very high F and TRIN-True scores

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Low F, high L

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Normal validity profile

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High K, low F

Question 2

Fake good or positive impression management is best detected by what?

Accepted Answer

Elevated L and K with low F

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Elevated F, low K

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Elevated VRIN, normal TRIN

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Elevated Fp, low L

Question 3

The negative slope pattern on MMPI clinical scales suggests what?

Accepted Answer

Left scales (1-4) higher than right (6-9), suggesting neurotic/externalizing tendencies

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Invalid responding

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Declining scores over time

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Recovery from illness

Question 4

The positive slope pattern suggests what?

Accepted Answer

Right scales (6-9) higher than left (1-4), suggesting more severe psychopathology

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Optimistic personality

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Treatment improvement

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Test-retest reliability

Question 5

A within normal limits (WNL) profile indicates what?

Accepted Answer

No clinical scales exceed the significant threshold, suggesting absence of measured pathology

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Definitely no problems

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Incorrect administration

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Malingering good adjustment

Question 6

Profile definition refers to what?

Accepted Answer

Degree of separation between highest scales and next highest, affecting interpretive confidence

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Print clarity

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Number of scales

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Screen resolution