A person who is social, outgoing, impulsive, overly energetic, and in some cases amoral is likely to score high on which of the following clinical scales of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)?

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The clinical scale that assesses hypomania measures elevated mood, overactivity, impulsivity, and egocentricity. These traits are similar to those described in the question, especially the person being overly energetic and impulsive. The hysteria scale is associated with physical symptoms, such as headaches and difficulty swallowing, while paranoia is defined by suspicion and mistrust. The social introversion scale measures shyness and discomfort in social situations, which is not consistent with the outgoing nature described in the question.

A Person Who Is Social, Outgoing, Impulsive, Overly Energetic, and in Some