MCQ Flashcards

A 2-point code type of 1-3/3-1 on the MMPI-2 is most commonly associated with which presentation?

Answer: Somatic complaints with denial of psychological distress

The 1-3/3-1 code type (Conversion V) reflects individuals who report physical symptoms while denying psychological problems, common in conversion and somatization disorders.

Which MMPI-2 scale measures the tendency to have broad negative emotional experiences (demoralization) that cuts across multiple clinical scales?

Answer: RCd (Demoralization)

RCd is the Restructured Clinical demoralization scale that captures the shared emotional distress variance removed from other RC scales to improve their specificity.

In MMPI-2 forensic evaluations, which validity configuration raises the strongest concern for malingering?

Answer: Elevated F with very low K and an F-K index above +11

A highly elevated F combined with very low K and a large positive F-K index is the classic malingering pattern indicating gross exaggeration of symptoms.

The MMPI-2-RF (Restructured Form) reduces the full MMPI-2 to approximately how many items?

Answer: 338

The MMPI-2-RF contains 338 items, making it substantially shorter than the full MMPI-2 while retaining psychometrically improved scales.

Scale 9 (Hypomania) on the MMPI-2 measures which of the following primary characteristics?

Answer: Elevated mood, accelerated thought, and increased activity

Scale 9 assesses hypomanic features including inflated self-esteem, decreased need for sleep, pressured speech, and increased goal-directed behavior.

Which MMPI-2 content scale specifically assesses low self-esteem, feelings of worthlessness, and poor self-concept?

Answer: LSE (Low Self-Esteem)

The LSE content scale directly measures negative self-appraisal, self-doubt, and feelings of inadequacy as reported by the respondent.

When the Cannot Say (?) score on the MMPI-2 exceeds 30 items, what is the recommended interpretive action?

Answer: Consider the profile invalid and not interpretable

Omitting more than 30 items can significantly lower scale scores and distort the profile, making it unreliable and generally uninterpretable.