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Raw scores on the MMPI are converted to standardized scores called
 
  a. Z scores.
  b. V scores.
  c. T scores.
  d. K scores.



How many validity and clinical scales were in the original MMPI, respectively?
 
  a. 3; 10
  b. 5; 10
  c. 5; 16
  d. 10; 10



One problem that was not addressed in the MMPI-2 was
 
  a. sexist language.
  b. item overlap.
  c. outdated language.
  d. an adequate control group.



How many content scales does the MMPI-2 contain?
 
  a. 3
  b. 8
  c. 10
  d. 15



In Welsh's coding system, the symbol indicates a T score
 
  a. below 29.
  b. between 60 and 69.
  c. between 80 and 89.
  d. equal to or greater than 90.



The approach used in construction of the MMPI is referred to as
 
  a. criterion-group strategy.
  b. empirical strategy.
  c. criterion-keyed method.
  d. content approach.



Which of the following occurred as a result of Meehl's studies of individuals, which consisted of the same two scales that were elevated?
 
  a. Clinical scales were shown to be appropriately and correctly named.
  b. New criterion groups were created based on similarities in their MMPI profiles.
  c. Clinical groups were identified on the basis of patterns of MMPI scores.
  d. Psychiatric diagnosis became even more important to the definition of criterion groups.



Which of the following scales is related to faking good (falsely presenting yourself in a favorable way) on the MMPI?
 
  a. L
  b. F
  c. Pd
  d. Si



One problem with the original MMPI was that the control group consisted of
 
  a. highly educated professionals.
  b. relatives and visitors of hospitalized mental patients.
  c. patients with severe psychopathology.
  d. men only.



The FB scale of the MMPI-2 measures
 
  a. random responding.
  b. family problems.
  c. health concerns.
  d. cooperation throughout the test.
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