MMPI Original Clinical Scales 4

Question 1

The '1-3/3-1 code type' on the MMPI, with elevated Scales 1 and 3 and a relatively lower Scale 2, is called what?

Accepted Answer

Conversion V

Answer

The Conversion V describes a profile where Scales 1 (Hs) and 3 (Hy) are both elevated with Scale 2 (D) lower, suggesting conversion of psychological distress into physical symptoms without emotional acknowledgment.

Question 2

Which of the following Scale 4 (Pd) Harris-Lingoes subscales specifically measures conflict with family members?

Accepted Answer

Pd1 - Familial Discord

Answer

Pd1 (Familial Discord) taps into feelings of being unloved, mistreated, and in conflict within one's family of origin.

Question 3

Scale 9 (Ma) measures hypomania. Which combination of traits best captures what a moderately elevated Ma score represents?

Accepted Answer

Elevated energy, accelerated thinking, and expansive self-attitude

Answer

Moderate Ma elevation (T 60-70) reflects high energy, fast-paced thinking, optimism, and ambition, which can be adaptive; very high elevations suggest mania.

Question 4

The original MMPI criterion group for Scale 2 (D) consisted of what type of patients?

Accepted Answer

Inpatients experiencing a clinically significant depressive episode

Answer

Hathaway and McKinley developed Scale 2 using hospitalized patients who exhibited clear signs of depression at the time of testing as the criterion group.

Question 5

A forensic psychologist finds a client's Scale 4 (Pd) is highly elevated with Scale 6 (Pa) also elevated. What does the 4-6/6-4 code type suggest?

Accepted Answer

Passive-aggressive, suspicious, and hostile personality features

Answer

The 4-6/6-4 code type is associated with resentment, hostility, passive-aggressive behavior, suspiciousness, and difficulty accepting responsibility for problems.

MMPI - Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Practice Test

MMPI - Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Practice Test

MMPI Original Clinical Scales 4