While taking the MMPI,James made an attempt to give himself an unrealistic positive image by falsifying answers and trying to appear as though he had no psychological problems.On which scale(s)would James most likely receive a high score?

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The L (Lie) scale is designed to detect attempts to present oneself in an overly positive way, while the K (Defensiveness) scale is designed to detect attempts to minimize problems or appear better than one actually is. Therefore, James' attempt to appear better than he actually is would likely result in high scores on both the L and K scales. The F (Infrequency) scale is designed to detect random responding or unusual or rare symptoms, which may not necessarily be relevant in this case.

While Taking the MMPI,James Made an Attempt to Give Himself