When Jerome Took the MMPI-2, He Displayed a Pattern of Responses

question 383

Multiple Choice

When Jerome took the MMPI-2, he displayed a pattern of responses that indicated the presence of extreme suspiciousness and feelings of persecution. Jerome most likely had a high score on which clinical subscale of the MMPI-2?

• A)mania
• B)hysteria
• C)paranoia
• D)psychopathic deviate

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Definitions:

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Psychotropic Medication

Psychotropic medication is a type of drug prescribed to treat, manage, or alleviate symptoms of mental health disorders by affecting brain chemistry.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that treats problems by modifying negative thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A non-invasive technique that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, often used to treat depression.