Trivia Flashcards

The MMPI-2-RF (Restructured Form) was published in which year?

Answer: 2008

The MMPI-2-RF was published in 2008 as a streamlined, psychometrically updated version of the MMPI-2.

What is the name of Scale 9 on the MMPI-2?

Answer: Hypomania

Scale 9 (Ma) measures hypomanic characteristics including elevated energy, activity level, and grandiosity.

The MMPI-A was specifically designed for which age group?

Answer: Ages 12–17

The MMPI-A (Adolescent version) was developed for use with individuals aged 14–18, broadly covering 12–18.

The 'Cannot Say' (?): scale on the MMPI-2 reflects what?

Answer: The number of items left unanswered or answered both true and false

The Cannot Say score is simply the count of omitted or double-marked items; a high count can invalidate the profile.

Which MMPI-2 validity scale detects exaggeration of symptoms (malingering)?

Answer: F scale

The F (Infrequency) scale detects endorsement of bizarre or rarely endorsed items, often associated with symptom exaggeration.

What does Scale 0 (Si) on the MMPI-2 measure?

Answer: Social introversion

Scale 0, or Social Introversion (Si), measures the tendency to withdraw from social contacts and responsibilities.

The MMPI-2 normative sample was collected primarily from which country?

Answer: United States

The MMPI-2 normative restandardization was conducted using a U.S. community sample of approximately 2,600 adults.