A Psychologist Is Reviewing Results of the MMPI-2 Test Administered

question 70

Multiple Choice

A psychologist is reviewing results of the MMPI-2 test administered to a client who was mandated by a judge to seek therapy. The psychologist is concerned that the client may not have answered the questions consistently and honestly. Which part of the MMPI-2 will be of special interest to this psychologist?

• A) validity scales
• B) actuarial scales
• C) projective scales
• D) reliability scales

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Definitions:

Importance

The state or fact of being of great significance or value.

Crystallized Cognitive Ability

Represents the ability to use learned knowledge and experience, an aspect of intelligence that tends to improve with age.

Intellectual Ability

the capacity to perform mental activities such as reasoning, problem-solving, and learning.

Innate Intelligence

The natural intellectual abilities or talents a person is born with.