On the MMPI, Someone Who Is Overanxious, Worrying, and Full

question 219

Multiple Choice

On the MMPI, someone who is overanxious, worrying, and full of self-doubts would likely score high on the subscale assessing:

• A)Hysteria
• B)Psychasthenia
• C)Deviance
• D)Infrequency

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Definitions:

Abstinent

The act of refraining voluntarily from an addictive behavior or substance, typically in the context of substance abuse recovery.

Alcohol Detoxification

The process of removing toxic substances, specifically ethanol, from the body, often under medical supervision, to manage withdrawal symptoms from alcohol dependency.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism where controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation.

Ongoing Treatment

A continuous process of medical or therapeutic care provided to manage or improve a particular health condition.