Content and Supplemental Scales Flashcards

The MMPI-2 Anxiety (ANX) content scale primarily measures which type of symptom?

Answer: General anxiety symptoms including tension, worry, and sleep disturbance

The ANX scale captures broad anxiety symptoms such as tension, worry, concentration problems, and sleep disturbance.

Which MMPI-2 content scale is most associated with low self-esteem and negative self-concept?

Answer: Low Self-Esteem (LSE)

The LSE scale directly assesses negative attitudes about oneself, including feelings of incompetence and self-doubt.

The MMPI-2 Bizarre Mentation (BIZ) content scale elevations suggest which clinical concern?

Answer: Psychotic thought processes and unusual beliefs

BIZ assesses psychotic-like ideation including strange thoughts, paranoid ideation, and hallucinations.

A client scores high on the MMPI-2 Work Interference (WRK) content scale. What does this most likely indicate?

Answer: Attitudes and behaviors likely to interfere with job performance

High WRK scores reflect poor work attitudes, low confidence, and behaviors that predict occupational dysfunction.

The Cynicism (CYN) content scale on the MMPI-2 measures which attitude?

Answer: Distrust and negative views of other people's motives

CYN reflects misanthropic beliefs and suspicion that others are motivated by selfishness and dishonesty.

Which supplemental scale on the MMPI-2 was specifically developed to detect ego strength and ability to benefit from psychotherapy?

Answer: Ego Strength (Es)

Barron's Ego Strength scale (Es) was designed to predict response to psychotherapy and personal resources for coping.

The MMPI-2 Family Problems (FAM) content scale elevation indicates which pattern?

Answer: Discord, conflict, and lack of love within the family

High FAM scorers report significant family conflict, marital discord, and an unpleasant home environment.