Why Was the MMPI Originally Developed

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why was the MMPI originally developed?

• A)to identify people with psychological disorders
• B)to identify malingerers from people with true conversion disorders
• C)to identify applicants with the most potential for managerial positions
• D)to select applicants for the OSS who could make the best agents and spies

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Definitions:

Sensory Overload

A condition where one experiences discomfort or incapacity to process the volume or intensity of incoming sensory information.

Yielding

Giving way under pressure or agreeing to the demands or opinions of others.

Anti-Smoking Beliefs

Convictions or opinions held against the act of smoking tobacco, often emphasizing the health risks and negative consequences.

Peripheral Cue

Peripheral cue pertains to a method of persuasion that involves non-central elements of a message or situation, such as the attractiveness of a speaker, which can influence attitudes without deep cognitive processing.