The Major Source of Validity for the MMPI and MMPI-2

question 53

Multiple Choice

The major source of validity for the MMPI and MMPI-2

• A)comes from criterion-validity studies.
• B)comes from content-validity studies.
• C)comes from studies that describe the characteristics of particular profile patterns.
• D)comes from newly developed techniques of meta analysis.

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Definitions:

Binocular Disparity

The difference in image location of an object seen by the left and right eyes, resulting from the eyes’ horizontal separation and providing the basis for depth perception.

Linear Perspective

A technique in art and photography that creates the illusion of depth on a flat surface, using converging lines.

Retinal Disparity

The slight difference between the images projected onto each eye, contributing to depth perception in binocular vision.

Relative Size

Relative size is a visual perception cue that allows one to determine how close or far away an object is based on its size in relation to other objects.