What Is One Purpose of the Validity Scales of the Minnesota

question 141

Multiple Choice

What is one purpose of the validity scales of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) ?

• A) to assess levels of current stressors
• B) to check the appropriateness of a particular diagnosis
• C) to detect tendencies of test takers to present themselves in a favorable light
• D) to distinguish items that incorrectly diagnose from those that correctly diagnose an individual

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Definitions:

Invulnerable Responses

Ignoring, laughing, or being silent in response to a hurtful message.

Acquiescent

Displaying a behavior or attitude of agreeing or assenting passively, often without personal protest or the desire to give one's own opinion.

Active Verbal

Engaging in conversation with full attention and participation, often involving careful listening, responding, and asking questions.

Cognitive Jealousy

Thoughts about the loss of a partner, reflections on decreases in time spent with the partner, and analyses of behaviors or occurrences deemed suspicious.