MMPI

MMPI-2 age range

18 years and older

How many items are in the MMPI-2?

567 true/false items

Scoring for the MMPI-2

Raw scores are converted to T-scores and have a mean of 50, a SD of 10

Clinically significant T-score for MMPI-2

65+

T-score that is considered normal on an MMPI 2

50

Clinical Scale 1 HS

Hypochondriasis

Clinical Scale for 2D

Depression

Clinical scale for 3 Hy

Hysteria

Clinical scale for 4 pd

Psychopathic Deviate

Clinical scale for Masculinity/Femininity

5 Mf

Clinical scale for paranoia

6 Pa

Clinical scale for psychasthenia

7 pt

Clinical scale

schizophrenia

what is the clinical scale for hypomania

9 ma

what is the clinical scale for 0 si

social introversion

Interpretation of Elevated Scores for 1 Hs

preoccupation with physical complaints

Interpretation of Elevated Scores for 2 d

depression and hopelessness

Interpretation of Elevated Scores for 3 hy

stress and conflicts expressed as physical symptoms

Interpretation of Elevated Scores for 4 pd

social alienation and dishibition

Interpretation of Elevated Scores for 5 mf

stereotyped gener roles and interests

Interpretation of Elevated Scores for 5 pa

suspiciousness and interpersonal sensitivity

Interpretation of Elevated Scores for 7 pt

anxiety and excessive fear and doubt

Interpretation of Elevated Scores for 8 sc

psychosis and severe social and emotional alienation

Interpretation of Elevated Scores for 9 Ma

unstable mood and hyperarousal

Interpretation of Elevated Scores for 0 SI

social withdrawal and avoidance

Clinical scales are interpreted in terms of…

single scale elevations (spikes) and code types (profiles)

What do two point codes indicate?

two scales that received the highest scores with the first number in the code being the scale with the higher score.

What scores indicate a Conversion V (conversion valley)?

elevated 1 hs, elevated 3 hy, decreased 2d

What symptoms does a conversion V (conversion valley) indicate?

expressing psychological problems as somatic complaints

What scores indicate a psychotic V (paranoid Valley)?

elevates 6 pa and 8 sc, decreased pt

What symptoms does a psychotic v (paranoid valley) indicate?

delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, and disordered though

What scores indicate a neurotic triad?

elevated 1 Hs, 2 d, 3 hy

What symptoms are indicated by a neurotic triad?

depression, somatic complaints, interpersonal and work-related problems, and general dissatisfaction.

L (Lie) validity scale purpose

detects underreporting of symptoms

(L) Lie validity scale description

attempts to fake good, self-righteousness, denial, or poor insight

K (defensiveness/correction) purpose

detects subtle underreporting of symptoms; used to correct clinical scales

K (defensiveness/correction) description

suggests attempts to fake good, defensiveness, denial or poor insight, may resist evaluation or treatment

F (infrequency) purpose

detects over reporting of symptoms (infrequent responses in general population)

F (infrequency) description

suggests attempts to fake bad, excessive eccentricity, resistance to testing, significant pathology, or random responding

Fb (f back) purpose

detects overreporting on the last 197 items

Fb (f back) description

suggests attempts to fake bad, random responding due to boredom, fatigue, or loss of interest

Fp (infrequency/psychopathology) purpose

detects overreporting of symptoms in psychiatric populations

Fp (infrequency/psychopathology) description

Indicates exaggeration of symptoms or severe pathology/distress.

S (Superlative Self-Presentation) purpose

Detects tendency to present oneself as highly virtuous

S (Superlative Self-Presentation) description

Suggests defensiveness in areas such as belief in human goodness, serenity, contentment, patience, or denial of flaws

VRIN (Variable Response Inconsistency) purpose

Detects random responding

VRIN (Variable Response Inconsistency) description

Indicates an invalid profile due to inconsistent responses to pairs of items with similar or opposite content

TRIN (True Response Inconsistency) purpose

Detects fixed response patterns (yea- or nay-saying)

TRIN (True Response Inconsistency) description

Indicates an invalid profile due to responding to opposite-content item pairs in the same way.

? (Cannot Say) purpose

Total unscorable items (double-marked or unanswered)

? (Cannot Say) description

May indicate a reading problem, confusion, poor insight, or lack of cooperation.