1-64.A Key Feature of the MMPI-2 Is That

question 43

Multiple Choice

1-64.A key feature of the MMPI-2 is that

• A)the clinical scales measure the same properties of personality organization as they always have.
• B)the validity scales have been discarded.
• C)it has merged the adult and adolescent forms into one.
• D)it now includes open-ended questions to examine cognitive distortions.

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Definitions:

Survivor Effect

A phenomenon in studies or analyses where those who have survived or continued beyond a certain point are unintentionally selected, potentially skewing results.

Mental Disorder

A condition characterized by disturbances in a person's thought, emotion, or behavior, disrupting their ability to function in daily life.

Polypharmacy

The use of multiple medications by a patient, typically seen in the management of complex or multiple medical conditions, which can increase the risk of adverse drug reactions.

Older People

Individuals who are in the later stages of their life, often defined as being 65 years or older, with varied health, functioning, and social needs.