MMPI Flashcards
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Which MMPI-2 validity scale measures a test-taker's tendency to present themselves in an overly positive light by denying common human faults?
Answer: L scale (Lie scale)
The L (Lie) scale detects naive attempts to present oneself favorably by denying minor faults that most people admit.
What does a clinically elevated T-score on the MMPI-2 Hypochondriasis (Hs) scale primarily suggest?
Answer: Excessive bodily concern and somatic complaints without organic basis
Elevation on Hs reflects preoccupation with bodily functioning and physical complaints that exceed what medical findings support.
The MMPI-2 scale 5 (Mf) was originally developed to assess what construct?
Answer: Masculine-feminine interests
Scale 5 (Masculinity-Femininity) was originally developed to identify gender role interests and was partly derived from items that differentiated men from women.
Which of the following best describes the MMPI-2 'Fake Bad' profile pattern?
Answer: High F scale, low K scale, and elevated clinical scales
A 'Fake Bad' or malingering pattern typically shows an elevated F scale, low K scale, and dramatically elevated clinical scales suggesting exaggeration of pathology.
On the MMPI-2, the Psychasthenia (Pt) scale most closely corresponds to which modern diagnostic category?
Answer: Obsessive-compulsive and anxiety disorders
The Pt scale measures anxiety, worry, obsessive thinking, and compulsive behaviors, aligning most closely with anxiety and OCD-spectrum conditions.
What is the primary purpose of the TRIN (True Response Inconsistency) scale on the MMPI-2?
Answer: Detect acquiescence or nay-saying response patterns
TRIN identifies individuals who inconsistently answer semantically opposite item pairs as both true or both false, indicating acquiescence or nay-saying bias.
Which MMPI-2 content scale specifically assesses antisocial attitudes, family discord, and authority conflicts?
Answer: ASP (Antisocial Practices)
The ASP content scale measures antisocial behaviors, family problems in childhood, and hostile attitudes toward authority figures.