MMPI Comparative Analysis MMPI-2 vs MMPI-3 Quiz 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: MMPI-3 handles demoralization differently from MMPI-2 how?
- Ignores demoralization
- Extracts demoralization as separate RCd scale; MMPI-2 clinical scales have shared demoralization variance (Correct answer)
- Identical handling
- MMPI-2 better separates demoralization
Correct answer: Extracts demoralization as separate RCd scale; MMPI-2 clinical scales have shared demoralization variance
MMPI-3 extracts shared demoralization into RCd, preventing it from inflating other clinical scales. MMPI-2 clinical scales have extensive shared demoralization.
Question 2: MMPI-3 uses which scale construction approach compared to MMPI-2?
- Both criterion keying
- MMPI-3: construct-focused development; MMPI-2 clinical scales: empirical criterion keying (Correct answer)
- Both rational/theoretical
- MMPI-3 criterion keying; MMPI-2 construct-based
Correct answer: MMPI-3: construct-focused development; MMPI-2 clinical scales: empirical criterion keying
MMPI-3 uses construct-focused methods ensuring each scale measures a defined construct, vs MMPI-2 clinical scales developed through criterion keying.
Question 3: MMPI-3 administration time compared to MMPI-2?
- MMPI-3 takes longer
- MMPI-3: ~25-50 min; MMPI-2: ~60-90 min (Correct answer)
- Same time
- MMPI-2 faster
Correct answer: MMPI-3: ~25-50 min; MMPI-2: ~60-90 min
MMPI-3's 335 items reduce administration to about 25-50 minutes vs 60-90 for the MMPI-2, more practical with time constraints.
Question 4: The status of MMPI-2 code type research when using MMPI-3?
- Directly applies to MMPI-3
- Does not directly transfer because MMPI-3 uses restructured scales (Correct answer)
- All replicated on MMPI-3
- Irrelevant to both
Correct answer: Does not directly transfer because MMPI-3 uses restructured scales
MMPI-2 code type research doesn't directly apply to MMPI-3 because the scale systems are fundamentally different, requiring version-specific research.
Question 5: MMPI-3 normative sample improves diversity how?
- Doesn't improve
- Stratified to match current Census demographics: race, ethnicity, education, region (Correct answer)
- Identical stratification
- Only one demographic group
Correct answer: Stratified to match current Census demographics: race, ethnicity, education, region
The MMPI-3 sample was carefully stratified to match current Census across race, ethnicity, education, and geography, addressing MMPI-2 criticisms.
Question 6: Many MMPI-2 supplementary scales have what status on MMPI-3?
- All included
- No direct equivalent; constructs either redundant or better captured by hierarchical system (Correct answer)
- All included unchanged
- Only F scale excluded
Correct answer: No direct equivalent; constructs either redundant or better captured by hierarchical system
Many MMPI-2 supplementary scales were not carried forward because their constructs were redundant with or better captured by the MMPI-3 hierarchy.
MMPI Comparative Analysis MMPI-2 vs MMPI-3 Quiz 2
MMPI-3 handles demoralization differently from MMPI-2 how?