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Code Type Analysis Flashcards

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  1. Code type stability refers to whether the two highest scales remain the same across test administrations. Which factor MOST undermines code type stability?

    Answer: Scales that are only marginally elevated (T=65–69) with little separation from other scales

    When the two highest scales are only marginally elevated and close in elevation to other scales, slight response variation can shift the code type, reducing stability.

  2. A forensic evaluator encounters a 3-4 code type in a defendant charged with domestic violence. Which characteristic is empirically associated with this code type?

    Answer: Chronic anger that is expressed indirectly or through periodic explosive outbursts

    The 3-4 code type (Hysteria and Psychopathic Deviate) is associated with chronic resentment and anger that alternates between surface cooperativeness and explosive outbursts.

  3. What does 'code type well-definedness' mean in MMPI-2 interpretation?

    Answer: The two highest scales are clearly separated in elevation from the third-highest scale

    A well-defined code type exists when there is a meaningful T-score gap (≥5 points) between the second and third highest scales, making the two-point designation more stable and interpretable.

  4. The 1-2 code type is most commonly found in individuals presenting with which constellation of symptoms?

    Answer: Somatic complaints and depression, often in chronic pain populations

    The 1-2 code type (Hypochondriasis and Depression) is frequently seen in chronic pain patients and those with somatic preoccupations accompanied by depressive affect.

  5. A 2-4 code type in a substance abuse treatment setting suggests which prognosis concern?

    Answer: Chronic dissatisfaction, resentment, and poor treatment compliance

    The 2-4 code type combines depression with psychopathic deviate features, predicting chronic unhappiness, resentment toward authority, and difficulty sustaining therapeutic engagement.

  6. In interpreting code types, the concept of 'profile elevation' refers to which characteristic?

    Answer: The overall mean T-score across all clinical scales

    Profile elevation describes the average level across clinical scales, with higher overall elevation indicating greater severity of psychological disturbance.

  7. Which code type is most frequently associated with a histrionic personality presentation and conversion symptoms?

    Answer: 1-3

    The 1-3 code type (Hypochondriasis and Hysteria) is the hallmark profile for histrionic personality features and conversion disorder, reflecting somatic focus with psychological denial.