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Original Clinical Scales Flashcards

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  1. The '1-3/3-1 code type' on the MMPI, with elevated Scales 1 and 3 and a relatively lower Scale 2, is called what?

    Answer: Conversion V

    The Conversion V describes a profile where Scales 1 (Hs) and 3 (Hy) are both elevated with Scale 2 (D) lower, suggesting conversion of psychological distress into physical symptoms without emotional acknowledgment.

  2. Which of the following Scale 4 (Pd) Harris-Lingoes subscales specifically measures conflict with family members?

    Answer: Pd1 - Familial Discord

    Pd1 (Familial Discord) taps into feelings of being unloved, mistreated, and in conflict within one's family of origin.

  3. Scale 9 (Ma) measures hypomania. Which combination of traits best captures what a moderately elevated Ma score represents?

    Answer: Elevated energy, accelerated thinking, and expansive self-attitude

    Moderate Ma elevation (T 60-70) reflects high energy, fast-paced thinking, optimism, and ambition, which can be adaptive; very high elevations suggest mania.

  4. The original MMPI criterion group for Scale 2 (D) consisted of what type of patients?

    Answer: Inpatients experiencing a clinically significant depressive episode

    Hathaway and McKinley developed Scale 2 using hospitalized patients who exhibited clear signs of depression at the time of testing as the criterion group.

  5. A forensic psychologist finds a client's Scale 4 (Pd) is highly elevated with Scale 6 (Pa) also elevated. What does the 4-6/6-4 code type suggest?

    Answer: Passive-aggressive, suspicious, and hostile personality features

    The 4-6/6-4 code type is associated with resentment, hostility, passive-aggressive behavior, suspiciousness, and difficulty accepting responsibility for problems.

  6. Which MMPI clinical scale is most sensitive to thought disorder, unusual perceptual experiences, and alienation from self and others?

    Answer: Scale 8 (Sc)

    Scale 8 (Schizophrenia) contains items tapping bizarre sensory experiences, social alienation, peculiar thinking, and poor ego integrity, making it the most sensitive to psychotic-spectrum disturbance.

  7. Low scores on Scale 7 (Pt) in a clinical setting are generally interpreted as indicating what?

    Answer: Freedom from tension, relaxed, possibly overly confident

    Very low Pt scores suggest the person is free from ruminative worry and tension, though they may also indicate defensive denial of psychological symptoms.