Clinical Scales
The D - Depression Scale number
What is Scale 2
The number of "cannot say" questions when you cannot interpret and what % complete?
What is 30 and 90% (bonus: caution at 10)
The newest test based from the MMPI-2-RF with new norming sample
What is the MMPI-3
The descending slope (left side)
What is neurotic (somatic/depression)
The steps of validity
What is omission, consistency and accuracy
The codetype that is situational or chronic, depression + anger
2-4/4-2
The moderate measure of scale 1
What is somatic complaints (low energy, sleep disturbance, demanding, general dissatisfaction/ demoralization)
The problematic measure of Scale 2
What is severe depression
What is Scale 6
The problematic over-reporting scale when 90+ (outpatient) or 100+ (inpatient)
What is the F range
Does not have Clinical Scales, is shorter, and clearer predictions
What is the MMPI-2-RF
The ascending scale (right side)
What is psychotic
The three under-reporting scales
What is K, S, and L
The 4-6/6-4 codetype involves what two emotions
What is anger/paranoia
The moderate measure of Scale 7
What is moderate anxiety (Depression, Guilt, Low self-esteem, Unrealistic perfectionism, Obsessive thinking, Indecisive, Demoralization)
What is >75 Extreme Social withdrawal, discomfort and isolation
The Pd - Psychopath deviant scale number
What is Scale 4
The T score when VRIN seems random
What is 80
The failed original measure of Scale 5
What is homosexuality
The 123 pattern above T:65
What is the conversion "V" (note: could be 1-3/3-1 codetype)
The three over-reporting scales
What is F, Fb, Fp
What codetype is likely to "act out" out of anger and disconnection due to being psychotic
What is 4-8/8-4
The moderate measure of scale 3
What is denial of problems/optimism (Naive, Lacking Insight, Suggestible, Somatic Concerns, Immature and self-centered, Demanding, Affiliative)
The problematic measure of Scale 6
What is possible paranoid delusional thinking (RC6: ideas of persecution)
The Pt - Psychasthenia scale number
What is Scale 7
What over reporting scale covers back end of test that often shows anxiety and depression
What is Fb
What is the MMPI-2-RF
The 678 pattern above T:65 (suspicious, hostile, though disorder, perception issues)
The 2 scales for consistency of item endorsement
What is VRIN and TRIN
The commonly coded schizophrenia type, distrustful and suspicious and out of touch with reality
What is 6-8/8-6
The moderate measure of scale 2
What is moderate depression (Low energy, Worry, Anxiety, Withdrawal, Somatic concerns, General dissatisfaction/Demoralization)
The problematic measure of Scale 4
What is significant acting out and antisocial behavior
The Sc - Schitzophrenia scale number
What is Scale 8
What is under reporting lie scale
The steps of MMPI-2 interpretation
What is slopes, patterns and codetypes
The floating pattern (describe T scores)
What is above T:65 (except 5 below 50) note: attributed to severe personality disorders
What is 30
The presidential assassination type, "controlled anger" optimism/anger
What is 3-4/4-3
The moderate measure of Scale 9
What is Excessive energy (Excessive self-confidence, Poor impulse control, Low tolerance for frustration, Some aggressiveness)
The problematic measure of Scale 1
What is >80 extreme preoccupation (bonus: if scale 8 also high, somatic delusions)
The Hy - Hysteria scale number
What is Scale 3
The state of someone when F is elevated and Fp is <70
What is likely severe mental challenges
What can be helpful to look at when parent scales are elevated, T: 65
What is Harris Lingoes or RC Scales
The moderate range for T scores to reference Harris Lingoes scales to further analyze
What is 65-79
The general range of "normal" T scores
What is 50-65
Most commonly found in correction facilities for breaking rules, seeking stimulation, impulsive, high energy
What is 4-9/9-4
The moderate measure of Scale 6
What is Paranoid thinking (Interpersonal suspiciousness, Interpersonal sensitivity, Naiveté, General Demoralization)
The problematic measure of Scale 9
What is possible manic symptomatology (RC Hypomanic Activation)
The Hs - Hypochondriasis scale number
What is Scale 1
The correction scale for unintentional under reporting
What is K
The main difference with the MMPI-A
What is adolescent specific content scales + interpret at T:65
The T score range on any scale that is likely problematic
What is above 80
The medical tests the MMPI is comparable to
What is mammograms and dental xrays
The most common outpatient codetype and why?
The moderate measure of scale 4
What is anger (acting out, Legal difficulties, Family problems, Poor impulse control, Irritability, Superficial charm, General dissatisfaction and Demoralization)
The problematic measure of Scale 3
The Ma - Hypomania scale number
What is Scale 9
The malingering scale and at what T score and VRIN score
What is Fp >100 and VRIN <70
The female passive aggression "V" (describe T scores)
What is 456 (5 below 50, 4&6 above 65)
The moderate measure of Scale 8
What is Confusion (Schizotypal characteristics, Schizoid symptoms, Aloof, Demoralization)
What is extreme anxiety, tension, and concentration difficulties (Bonus RC7 Dysfunction of Negative Emotions)
The Si - social introversion scale number
What is Scale 0
The optimistic "all good" conversion pattern/codetype
What is 3-1
The moderate measure of Scale 0
What is Introverted (Shy, Timid, Submissive, Unlikely to act out) T: 65-75
The best measure of Scale 5 on a continuum (explain high and low given gender)
What is active vs. passive (low female passive, high female active VS low male active, high male passive)
The Mf Masc/Fem scale number
What is Scale 5
What is hypervigilence
The pessimistic conversion pattern/codetype
What is 1-3
What is action and passive orientation for males and females
The problematic measure of Scale 8
What is possible psychotic symptomatology (RC8 Aberrant Experience)