Bartol (1991)found that police officers who scored high on the L scale of the MMPI demonstrated poor judgment in the field,particularly under high levels of stress.What is the L Scale used to detect?

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The L Scale of the MMPI is used to detect attempts of respondents to present themselves in a favorable light. High scores on the L Scale indicate that the respondent is trying to make themselves look better than they actually are, which could potentially affect their responses on other scales of the MMPI. In the case of police officers, high scores on the L Scale may indicate that they are trying to present themselves as competent and confident, but are actually lacking in judgment and decision-making abilities under stress.

Bartol (1991)found That Police Officers Who Scored High on the L