MMPI-3 Specific Scales Flashcards

The MMPI-3 Juvenile Conduct Problems (JCP) scale PRIMARILY assesses:

Answer: A history of rule-breaking and conduct problems during youth

JCP retrospectively measures conduct problems and antisocial behavior patterns that occurred before adulthood.

Which MMPI-3 Externalizing scale MOST directly identifies problematic alcohol and drug use?

Answer: Substance Abuse (SUB)

SUB directly assesses substance use patterns and problems associated with alcohol and drug use.

A respondent scores high on the MMPI-3 Activation (ACT) scale. Which behavioral presentation is MOST consistent with this elevation?

Answer: Racing thoughts, elevated mood, decreased need for sleep, and overactivation

ACT captures hypomanic-type features including elevated activation, decreased sleep, and expansive or grandiose thinking.

The MMPI-3 Aggression (AGG) scale BEST measures:

Answer: Instrumental physical aggression and domination of others

AGG taps into proactive, instrumental aggression and a willingness to use physical force to control others.

The MMPI-3 Family Problems (FML) scale elevation MOST suggests:

Answer: Conflict, alienation, and negative experiences within the family unit

FML reflects perceived family dysfunction, discord, and feelings of not belonging within one's family.

Which MMPI-3 Interpersonal scale captures a preference for being alone and discomfort with or dislike of others?

Answer: Disaffiliativeness (DSF)

DSF reflects a genuine disinterest in or aversion to socializing with others, distinct from anxiety-driven avoidance.

How does MMPI-3 Social Avoidance (SAV) DIFFER from Shyness (SHY)?

Answer: SAV reflects a preference to avoid social situations; SHY reflects anxiety and discomfort when in them

SAV captures behavioral avoidance of social situations, while SHY captures emotional discomfort and anxiety when socially engaged.