The MMPI-2 Has Been Administered to Both Normal People and People

question 138

Multiple Choice

The MMPI-2 has been administered to both normal people and people suffering from schizophrenia. Suppose that a particular profile is representative of 95% of people with schizophrenia and only 5% of other people. Suppose further that schizophrenia occurs in only about 1 person out of every 100. Of all those with the schizophrenia-typical profile, about how many actually have schizophrenia?

• A) 99%
• B) 95%
• C) 50%
• D) far fewer than 50%

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Definitions:

Basic Trust

A fundamental sense of trust in the world and others, often developed during infancy, that is seen as the foundation of healthy psychological development.

Responsive

Showing a positive and quick reaction to something, either emotionally or by taking action.

Sensitive

Easily affected by external conditions or stimuli.

Psychosocial Crisis

A theory by Erik Erikson that describes eight stages of human development, each characterized by a different crisis that must be resolved for healthy personality development.