MMPI Trivia 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The MMPI-2-RF (Restructured Form) was published in which year?
- 1989
- 2001
- 2008 (Correct answer)
- 2014
Correct answer: 2008
The MMPI-2-RF was published in 2008 as a streamlined, psychometrically updated version of the MMPI-2.
Question 2: What is the name of Scale 9 on the MMPI-2?
- Social Introversion
- Hypomania (Correct answer)
- Schizophrenia
- Paranoia
Correct answer: Hypomania
Scale 9 (Ma) measures hypomanic characteristics including elevated energy, activity level, and grandiosity.
Question 3: The MMPI-A was specifically designed for which age group?
- Ages 5–11
- Ages 12–17 (Correct answer)
- Ages 18–25
- Ages 60 and older
Correct answer: Ages 12–17
The MMPI-A (Adolescent version) was developed for use with individuals aged 14–18, broadly covering 12–18.
Question 4: The 'Cannot Say' (?): scale on the MMPI-2 reflects what?
- Uncertainty about the diagnosis
- The number of items left unanswered or answered both true and false (Correct answer)
- Random responding patterns
- Items scored in the indeterminate range
Correct answer: The number of items left unanswered or answered both true and false
The Cannot Say score is simply the count of omitted or double-marked items; a high count can invalidate the profile.
Question 5: Which MMPI-2 validity scale detects exaggeration of symptoms (malingering)?
- L scale
- K scale
- F scale (Correct answer)
- S scale
Correct answer: F scale
The F (Infrequency) scale detects endorsement of bizarre or rarely endorsed items, often associated with symptom exaggeration.
Question 6: What does Scale 0 (Si) on the MMPI-2 measure?
- Somatic complaints
- Social introversion (Correct answer)
- Suicidal ideation
- Somatization disorder
Correct answer: Social introversion
Scale 0, or Social Introversion (Si), measures the tendency to withdraw from social contacts and responsibilities.
Question 7: The MMPI-2 normative sample was collected primarily from which country?
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- United States (Correct answer)
- Australia
Correct answer: United States
The MMPI-2 normative restandardization was conducted using a U.S. community sample of approximately 2,600 adults.
MMPI Trivia 3
The MMPI-2-RF (Restructured Form) was published in which year?