Suppose an Individual Taking the MMPI Makes False Claims About

question 99

Multiple Choice

Suppose an individual taking the MMPI makes false claims about psychological problems.On which scale will he or she most likely obtain an elevated score?

• A) Defensiveness (K)
• B) Infrequency (F)
• C) Inconsistency (I)
• D) Lie (L)

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Definitions:

Antiaromatic

A type of compound that is cyclic, planar, and conjugated, but does not follow Huckel's rule, having 4n π electrons which destabilize it.

Nonaromatic

A compound that does not contain a benzene-like ring and does not exhibit the stability typical of aromatic compounds.

2,4,6-trichlorophenol

A chlorinated phenol known for its antiseptic properties, used in the synthesis of pesticides and other chemicals.

Dichlorophenol

A chemical compound consisting of a phenol molecule with two chlorine atoms attached, used in the manufacture of pesticides and disinfectants.