Several Questions on the MMPI-2 Contain Questions That Almost Everyone

question 109

Multiple Choice

Several questions on the MMPI-2 contain questions that almost everyone is likely to answer in the same way; these questions are included to catch unsophisticated attempts to avoid answering honestly and are scored on the

• A) D or Deception Scale
• B) L or Lie Scale
• C) T or Truth Scale
• D) O or Obfuscation Scale

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Definitions:

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by being organized, thorough, and responsible.

Avoidant Attachment Style

Avoidant attachment style is a pattern of attachment in which an individual maintains emotional distance in relationships and often appears independent and self-sufficient.

Strange Situation

A procedure devised by Mary Ainsworth in the 1970s to observe attachment relationships between a caregiver and child.

Citizenship Performance

Behaviors exhibited by employees that go beyond their job requirements, contributing positively to organizational culture and performance.