One Empirical Finding About the MMPI-2 Scales Is That an Individual's

question 78

Multiple Choice

One empirical finding about the MMPI-2 scales is that an individual's scores change over time.This finding could indicate a(n)

• A)high level of statistical significance to the scales.
• B)individual's temperament.
• C)lack of reliability to the scales.
• D)high validity concerning the scales.

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Definitions:

Ego Transcendence

A psychological state where individuals surpass their own needs, desires, and concerns, often associated with achieving a sense of meaning and connection beyond the self.

Redefinition of Self

The process in which an individual undergoes a transformation or shift in their identity or self-perception.

Robert Peck

A psychologist known for his work on adult development and aging, particularly for expanding on Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development.

Initiative-versus-guilt

Initiative versus guilt is one of Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, where children assert themselves more frequently through directing play and other social interactions, but may feel guilt when they fail or if their efforts are condemned.