MMPI Personality Psychopathology Five PSY-5 Scales Quiz

Question 1

How many dimensions are measured by the PSY-5 scales on the MMPI-2-RF and MMPI-3?

Accepted Answer

Five

Answer

The PSY-5 model measures five broad dimensions of personality and psychopathology derived from factor-analytic research on clinical and personality descriptors.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the original PSY-5 dimensions?

Accepted Answer

Somatization

Answer

The original PSY-5 dimensions are Aggressiveness, Psychoticism, Disconstraint, Negative Emotionality/Neuroticism, and Introversion/Low Positive Emotionality. Somatization is measured by other MMPI scales.

Question 3

The PSY-5 Aggressiveness scale primarily assesses which behavioral pattern?

Accepted Answer

Instrumental and offensive aggression

Answer

The Aggressiveness scale measures instrumental and offensive aggression, including grandiosity and dominance-seeking, capturing proactive use of aggression for personal gain.

Question 4

What does the PSY-5 Disconstraint scale measure?

Accepted Answer

Undercontrolled and impulsive behavior

Answer

Disconstraint reflects undercontrolled behavior, risk-taking, impulsivity, and acting without considering consequences. It is conceptually the opposite of constraint.

Question 5

The PSY-5 Negative Emotionality/Neuroticism scale maps most closely onto which Big Five factor?

Accepted Answer

Neuroticism

Answer

Negative Emotionality/Neuroticism maps closely onto Big Five Neuroticism, both capturing the tendency to experience negative emotions such as anxiety, worry, and emotional distress.

MMPI - Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Practice Test

MMPI - Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Practice Test

MMPI Personality Psychopathology Five PSY-5 Scales Quiz