Quiz Chapter 7 MMPI Groth-Marnat, Pages

1. The MMPI gives a quantitative measurement of an individual’s : A.IQ and Mental Health B.Adherence to reality C.Emotional adjustment D.Internal psychodynamic adjustment E.Strengths and weaknesses

1. The MMPI gives a quantitative measurement of an individual’s : A.IQ and Mental Health B.Adherence to reality C.Emotional adjustment D.Internal psychodynamic adjustment E.Strengths and weaknesses

2. The MMPI gives a quantitative measurement of an individual’s emotional adjustment and : A.Immediate memory B.Adherence to reality testing C.Cognitive functioning D.Attitude toward test taking E.Assets and limitations

2. The MMPI gives a quantitative measurement of an individual’s emotional adjustment and : A.Immediate memory B.Adherence to reality testing C.Cognitive functioning D.Attitude toward test taking E.Assets and limitations

3. The MMPI was developed in: A.Bulgaria B.Maine C.Minnesota D.Effingham E.South Miami Beach

3. The MMPI was developed in: A.Bulgaria B.Maine C.Minnesota D.Effingham E.South Miami Beach

4. Correction (K), which reflects an examinee’s degree of psychological defensiveness, is perhaps the most sophisticated of the ____ scales. A.Clinical B.Normative C.Normotensive D.Validity E.fish

4. Correction (K), which reflects an examinee’s degree of psychological defensiveness, is perhaps the most sophisticated of the ____ scales. A.Clinical B.Normative C.Normotensive D.Validity E.fish

5. The MMPI-2 has ___ items. A.2, that’s why they call it the MMPI-2 B.504 affirmative C.567 D.13 E.987

5. The MMPI-2 has ___ items. A.2, that’s why they call it the MMPI-2 B.504 affirmative C.567 D.13 E.987

6. One problem with the MMPI is that it does not provide much information related to: A.Psychopathy B.Test-taking attitude C.Mood disorders D.Normal populations E.Social introversion

6. One problem with the MMPI is that it does not provide much information related to: A.Psychopathy B.Test-taking attitude C.Mood disorders D.Normal populations E.Social introversion

7. When the original MMPI was given to adolescents they often elevated scales 4 and 9 suggesting: A.Depression and anxiety B.Paranoia and health complaints C.Acting out and energy D.Impatience and ignorance E.Auditory hallucinations

7. When the original MMPI was given to adolescents they often elevated scales 4 and 9 suggesting: A.Depression and anxiety B.Paranoia and health complaints C.Acting out and energy D.Impatience and ignorance E.Auditory hallucinations

8. Differences between African-American and white psychiatric patients were: A.Rarely found B.Evidence of lack of validity for Blacks C.Explained by SES and pathology D.Clinically meaningful E.Caused by low reliability

8. Differences between African-American and white psychiatric patients were: A.Rarely found B.Evidence of lack of validity for Blacks C.Explained by SES and pathology D.Clinically meaningful E.Caused by low reliability

9. The first step in interpreting the MMPI-2 is to look at: A.Profile validity B.Overall level of adjustment C.How the scales correlate with interview observations D.Completion time E.Harris-Lingoes subscales

9. The first step in interpreting the MMPI-2 is to look at: A.Profile validity B.Overall level of adjustment C.How the scales correlate with interview observations D.Completion time E.Harris-Lingoes subscales

10. The F (Infrequency) scale measures: A.Depression B.Sex C.Moderation and general adaptation. D.Personality and behavioral tendencies E.Atypical and deviant answers

10. The F (Infrequency) scale measures: A.Depression B.Sex C.Moderation and general adaptation. D.Personality and behavioral tendencies E.Atypical and deviant answers