On the MMPI-2, Test Takers' Attempts to "Fake Good" or "Fake

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Essay

On the MMPI-2, test takers' attempts to "fake good" or "fake bad" on this personality test are detected using the __________ scales.

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Definitions:

Lateral Recumbent

A position where the patient lies on their side, which is often used for patient comfort or during medical procedures.

Prone

Lying face downward; a position often referred to in medical and health contexts.

Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

A diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible tube with a camera to view the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and beginning of the small intestine.

Respiratory Distress

A medical condition characterized by difficulty breathing, often signaling acute or chronic problems with the respiratory system.