1-65.One Limitation of the MMPI-2 Is That It

question 50

Multiple Choice

1-65.One limitation of the MMPI-2 is that it

• A)cannot detect whether an individual is attempting to distort his or her responses.
• B)requires a clinical interview as a supplement to the test itself.
• C)is based on factor analysis,which often leads to measures that sacrifice validity for the sake of reliability without intending to do so.
• D)requires an individual to be literate.

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Physiological Disease

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Paralanguage

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Nonverbal Communication

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