MMPI Content and Supplemental Scales 5

Question 1

The MMPI-2 Depression (DEP) content scale, compared to Scale 2 (D), is more likely to capture:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive and ideational aspects including hopelessness and suicidal ideation

Answer

DEP content items emphasize dysfunctional cognitions, hopelessness, and death ideation more explicitly than the subtle Scale 2 items.

Question 2

Which MMPI-2 supplemental scale was developed to identify adjustment difficulties in college students?

Accepted Answer

College Maladjustment (Mt)

Answer

The College Maladjustment scale (Mt) was developed by Kleinmuntz to identify students with significant emotional adjustment problems.

Question 3

The Keane PTSD Scale (PK) on the MMPI-2 was originally validated on which population?

Accepted Answer

Vietnam War veterans with combat PTSD

Answer

Keane and colleagues developed the PK scale using Vietnam combat veterans diagnosed with PTSD as the criterion group.

Question 4

A high score on the MMPI-2 Addiction Potential Scale (APS) indicates:

Accepted Answer

Personality and lifestyle characteristics associated with substance abuse risk

Answer

APS items are subtle and identify personality features associated with addiction vulnerability rather than direct acknowledgment of use.

Question 5

The MMPI-2 content scale measuring discomfort with traditional male assertiveness and competitiveness in women is:

Accepted Answer

Gender Role – Feminine (GF)

Answer

High scores on GF reflect endorsement of traditionally feminine traits including nurturance, gentleness, and concern for others.

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