MMPI Content and Supplemental Scales 2

Question 1

The MMPI-2 Anxiety (ANX) content scale primarily measures which type of symptom?

Accepted Answer

General anxiety symptoms including tension, worry, and sleep disturbance

Answer

The ANX scale captures broad anxiety symptoms such as tension, worry, concentration problems, and sleep disturbance.

Question 2

Which MMPI-2 content scale is most associated with low self-esteem and negative self-concept?

Accepted Answer

Low Self-Esteem (LSE)

Answer

The LSE scale directly assesses negative attitudes about oneself, including feelings of incompetence and self-doubt.

Question 3

The MMPI-2 Bizarre Mentation (BIZ) content scale elevations suggest which clinical concern?

Accepted Answer

Psychotic thought processes and unusual beliefs

Answer

BIZ assesses psychotic-like ideation including strange thoughts, paranoid ideation, and hallucinations.

Question 4

A client scores high on the MMPI-2 Work Interference (WRK) content scale. What does this most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Attitudes and behaviors likely to interfere with job performance

Answer

High WRK scores reflect poor work attitudes, low confidence, and behaviors that predict occupational dysfunction.

Question 5

The Cynicism (CYN) content scale on the MMPI-2 measures which attitude?

Accepted Answer

Distrust and negative views of other people's motives

Answer

CYN reflects misanthropic beliefs and suspicion that others are motivated by selfishness and dishonesty.

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