What Does It Mean If Carol Scores High on the Schizophrenia

question 41

Multiple Choice

What does it mean if Carol scores high on the Schizophrenia scale of the MMPI?

• A) Carol has schizophrenia.
• B) Carol's responses on this scale were similar to those of the Minnesota normals.
• C) Carol is 30% more likely to develop schizophrenia than those who scored lower.
• D) Carol's answers were comparable to those given by a group of schizophrenics.

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