MMPI MMPI 3

Question 1

The MMPI-2-RF (Restructured Form) replaced the traditional clinical scales with what primary innovation?

Accepted Answer

Hierarchical structure with Restructured Clinical scales removing shared demoralization variance

Answer

The RC scales were developed by extracting a core demoralization factor and restructuring each clinical scale around its distinctive core component.

Question 2

In MMPI-2 profile interpretation, what does a '2-7' codetype (spike on scales 2 and 7) typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

Depression combined with anxiety and ruminative worry

Answer

The 2-7 codetype is one of the most common clinical patterns, associated with depression, anxiety, guilt, and obsessive self-critical thinking.

Question 3

Which scale on the MMPI-2 was designed to identify individuals who may be in psychological distress but are suppressing or denying it?

Accepted Answer

K scale

Answer

The K (Correction) scale identifies defensive denial of problems and is also used as a suppressor variable added to several clinical scales.

Question 4

What is the recommended minimum number of items that must be answered for the MMPI-2 to produce a valid protocol?

Accepted Answer

500 items

Answer

At least 500 of the 567 items must be answered (i.e., no more than 67 items left unanswered) for the standard validity scales to be interpretable.

Question 5

The MMPI-2 Scale 8 (Schizophrenia/Sc) elevation can reflect all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Elevated mood and grandiosity

Answer

Scale 8 taps alienation, bizarre sensory experiences, and disorganized thinking; elevated mood and grandiosity are more characteristic of scale 9 (Hypomania).

MMPI - Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Practice Test

MMPI - Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Practice Test

MMPI MMPI 3