Question 1

If a person taking the MMPI-2 displays a pattern of responses that indicates the presence of emotional excitability and excessive activity, the person would have a high score on which clinical subscale?

Accepted Answer

The clinical subscale that assesses emotional excitability and excessive activity is the mania subscale. High scores on this subscale indicate a potential diagnosis of bipolar disorder or other manic-like states.

Question 2

If a personality test measures consistently every time it is given, we say that the test is

Accepted Answer

If a personality test measures consistently every time it is given, we say that the test is reliable. Validity, on the other hand, is the degree to which a test measures what it is intended to measure. Projective tests are a type of personality test that involve ambiguous stimuli to reveal unconscious thoughts and feelings. Objective tests involve questions with specific, predetermined answers.

Question 3

The Guilford-Zimmerman Temperament Survey, the California Psychological Inventory, and the Allport-Vernon Study of Values are all examples of​__________ tests.

Accepted Answer

The Guilford-Zimmerman Temperament Survey, the California Psychological Inventory, and the Allport-Vernon Study of Values are all examples of objective personality tests. These tests are used to measure stable traits and characteristics of an individual that are relatively consistent across different situations, as opposed to situational tests that measure responses to specific situations. Aptitude tests measure an individual's potential for learning or ability to perform a specific task, while projective tests ask participants to respond spontaneously to ambiguous stimuli in order to reveal unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Question 4

If a person revealed the presence of physical complaints for which no physical basis could be established, this person would most likely have a high score on which clinical subscale of the MMPI-2?

Accepted Answer

The clinical subscale of hysteria on the MMPI-2 measures the tendency to convert psychological stress into physical symptoms. Therefore, a high score on this subscale suggests that the person may be prone to hypochondriasis or somatization disorder, where physical complaints are expressed without a clear organic cause.

Question 5

When Sonia took the MMPI-2, she displays a pattern of responses that indicated the presence of emotional withdrawal and unusual or bizarre thinking and actions.Sonia most likely had a high score on which clinical subscale of the MMPI-2?

Accepted Answer

Sonia's pattern of responses indicating emotional withdrawal and unusual or bizarre thinking and actions aligns with the characteristics measured by the schizophrenia subscale of the MMPI-2. This subscale assesses symptoms related to schizophrenia, such as delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking.

Question 6

The hypochondriasis subscale of the MMPI-2 reflects

Accepted Answer

The hypochondriasis subscale of the MMPI-2 measures an individual's exaggerated concern about physical health, often with little or no basis in reality.

Question 7

The best known and most widely used objective personality test is the

Accepted Answer

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 is the most widely used objective personality test in the world. It consists of 567 true/false questions and is used to assess a wide range of personality traits and psychological disorders. It has been extensively researched and its reliability and validity are well-established.

Question 8

Which of the following tests measures ten major aspects of personality, has validity scales, and is composed of 567 items to which a test taker must respond "true" or "false"?

Accepted Answer

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) is a widely used personality test that measures ten major aspects of personality and includes validity scales to assess response bias or inadequate effort in responding. It consists of 567 true-false items that assess a range of psychological symptoms and personality traits. The Thematic Apperception Test, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and Rorschach are also personality tests, but they do not have the same number of items or measure the same aspects of personality as the MMPI-2.

Question 9

Regarding the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The statement that the MMPI-2 is a projective test used to assess personality subjectively is false. The MMPI-2 is an objective personality inventory that assesses a variety of personality dimensions through the test taker's self-report of their own attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. It is not a projective test, which typically involve ambiguous stimuli that the test taker is asked to interpret, and which are more subjective in nature.

Question 10

Regarding the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The MMPI-2 is not designed such that each individual item relates important information about the person who has taken the test. Rather, the individual items are grouped together into scales that relate to different personality traits or disorders.

Question 11

If a personality test measures what it claims to measure, we say that the test is

Accepted Answer

Validity refers to the degree to which a test measures what it claims to measure. Therefore, if a personality test measures what it claims to measure, it is considered valid. Reliability, on the other hand, refers to the consistency of the results obtained from a test. Projective tests involve presenting ambiguous stimuli to a person and interpreting their responses, whereas objective tests involve presenting clear and unambiguous items that can be scored objectively.

Question 12

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2)was primarily designed

Accepted Answer

The MMPI-2 is a psychological assessment tool designed to identify people with particular psychological problems, such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. It is not designed for children under age ten or the intellectually disabled, nor is it intended to identify vocational preferences.

Question 13

In order for a test to be considered a "good test," the test must be

Accepted Answer

A good test must be both valid, meaning that it measures what it claims to measure, and reliable, meaning that it consistently produces the same results. Without both validity and reliability, a test cannot be considered a good measure of the construct it is intended to assess. The options A and B are only partially correct as a test can't be considered good if it is only valid or only reliable. Option D is not relevant in this context as the terms projective and objective refer to types of personality tests rather than characteristics of a good test.

Question 14

When Jerome took the MMPI-2, he displayed a pattern of responses that indicated the presence of extreme suspiciousness and feelings of persecution.Jerome most likely had a high score on which clinical subscale of the MMPI-2?​

Accepted Answer

The clinical subscale of paranoia is associated with extreme suspiciousness and feelings of persecution, which aligns with Jerome's pattern of responses indicating the presence of these symptoms.

Question 15

If a person exhibits emotional shallowness in relationships and a disregard for social and moral standards, this person would most likely have a high score on which clinical subscale of the MMPI-2?

Accepted Answer

The psychopathic deviate subscale on the MMPI-2 is designed to assess characteristics such as a disregard for social and moral standards, impulsivity, and egocentricity. These traits are often associated with personality disorders such as antisocial personality disorder, which is characterized by emotional shallowness in relationships.

Question 16

A psychologist interpreting your responses to the MMPI-2 would be most interested in your

Accepted Answer

The MMPI-2 is a personality inventory that assesses patterns of responses to the test questions. A psychologist interpreting your responses to the test would be most interested in identifying any consistent patterns of behavior or personality traits. While spontaneous reactions and strategy for organizing information may provide some insight into personality, they are not the primary focus of this particular test. Additionally, analyzing individual item responses is less important than looking at overall patterns.

Question 17

Dr.Malto is using an objective test that has ten clinical subscales that rate a person's tendencies for depression, hysteria, paranoia, psychasthenia, and mania.Dr.Malto is using the

Accepted Answer

The MMPI-2 is an objective personality test that assesses various clinical subscales such as depression, paranoia, psychasthenia, and mania. The Rorschach and TAT are projective tests that do not have specific subscales related to clinical disorders. The 16 PF is a personality test that assesses a broad range of personality traits but does not have clinical subscales related to mental disorders.

Question 18

If a person taking the MMPI-2 displays a pattern of responses that indicates the presence of obsessive worries, irrational fears, and compulsive actions, the person would have a high score on which clinical subscale?

Accepted Answer

The psychasthenia subscale on the MMPI-2 is designed to measure personality characteristics related to obsessive-compulsive behavior, including excessive worrying, irrational fears, and compulsive actions. High scores on this scale indicate a tendency toward perfectionism, indecisiveness, and chronic self-doubt.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an objective personality test?

Accepted Answer

The Thematic Apperception Test is a projective personality test, which relies on subjective interpretation of ambiguous stimuli. The other options (16 PF, Guilford-Zimmerman Temperament Survey, Allport-Vernon Study of Values) are objective personality tests, which measure explicit traits and characteristics in a standardized way.

Question 20

Carolyn is taking a 20-question "yes-no" personality questionnaire on the Internet.This Internet test most likely

Accepted Answer

A 20-item "yes-no" personality questionnaire taken on the internet is highly unlikely to have adequate validity because it cannot take into account situational variables or ensure participant honesty.

Quiz 12: Personality.

If a person taking the MMPI-2 displays a pattern of responses that indicates the presence of emotional excitability and excessive activity, the person would have a high score on which clinical subscale?

If a personality test measures consistently every time it is given, we say that the test is

The Guilford-Zimmerman Temperament Survey, the California Psychological Inventory, and the Allport-Vernon Study of Values are all examples of__________ tests.

If a person revealed the presence of physical complaints for which no physical basis could be established, this person would most likely have a high score on which clinical subscale of the MMPI-2?

When Sonia took the MMPI-2, she displays a pattern of responses that indicated the presence of emotional withdrawal and unusual or bizarre thinking and actions.Sonia most likely had a high score on which clinical subscale of the MMPI-2?

The hypochondriasis subscale of the MMPI-2 reflects

The best known and most widely used objective personality test is the

Which of the following tests measures ten major aspects of personality, has validity scales, and is composed of 567 items to which a test taker must respond "true" or "false"?

Regarding the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2) , which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2) , which of the following statements is FALSE?

If a personality test measures what it claims to measure, we say that the test is

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2) was primarily designed

In order for a test to be considered a "good test," the test must be

When Jerome took the MMPI-2, he displayed a pattern of responses that indicated the presence of extreme suspiciousness and feelings of persecution.Jerome most likely had a high score on which clinical subscale of the MMPI-2?

If a person exhibits emotional shallowness in relationships and a disregard for social and moral standards, this person would most likely have a high score on which clinical subscale of the MMPI-2?

A psychologist interpreting your responses to the MMPI-2 would be most interested in your

Dr.Malto is using an objective test that has ten clinical subscales that rate a person's tendencies for depression, hysteria, paranoia, psychasthenia, and mania.Dr.Malto is using the

If a person taking the MMPI-2 displays a pattern of responses that indicates the presence of obsessive worries, irrational fears, and compulsive actions, the person would have a high score on which clinical subscale?

Which of the following is NOT an objective personality test?

Carolyn is taking a 20-question "yes-no" personality questionnaire on the Internet.This Internet test most likely

Quiz 12: Personality.

If a person taking the MMPI-2 displays a pattern of responses that indicates the presence of emotional excitability and excessive activity, the person would have a high score on which clinical subscale?

If a personality test measures consistently every time it is given, we say that the test is

The Guilford-Zimmerman Temperament Survey, the California Psychological Inventory, and the Allport-Vernon Study of Values are all examples of​__________ tests.

If a person revealed the presence of physical complaints for which no physical basis could be established, this person would most likely have a high score on which clinical subscale of the MMPI-2?

When Sonia took the MMPI-2, she displays a pattern of responses that indicated the presence of emotional withdrawal and unusual or bizarre thinking and actions.Sonia most likely had a high score on which clinical subscale of the MMPI-2?

The hypochondriasis subscale of the MMPI-2 reflects

The best known and most widely used objective personality test is the

Which of the following tests measures ten major aspects of personality, has validity scales, and is composed of 567 items to which a test taker must respond "true" or "false"?

Regarding the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2) , which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2) , which of the following statements is FALSE?

If a personality test measures what it claims to measure, we say that the test is

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2) was primarily designed

In order for a test to be considered a "good test," the test must be

When Jerome took the MMPI-2, he displayed a pattern of responses that indicated the presence of extreme suspiciousness and feelings of persecution.Jerome most likely had a high score on which clinical subscale of the MMPI-2?​

If a person exhibits emotional shallowness in relationships and a disregard for social and moral standards, this person would most likely have a high score on which clinical subscale of the MMPI-2?

A psychologist interpreting your responses to the MMPI-2 would be most interested in your

Dr.Malto is using an objective test that has ten clinical subscales that rate a person's tendencies for depression, hysteria, paranoia, psychasthenia, and mania.Dr.Malto is using the

If a person taking the MMPI-2 displays a pattern of responses that indicates the presence of obsessive worries, irrational fears, and compulsive actions, the person would have a high score on which clinical subscale?

Which of the following is NOT an objective personality test?

Carolyn is taking a 20-question "yes-no" personality questionnaire on the Internet.This Internet test most likely

The Guilford-Zimmerman Temperament Survey, the California Psychological Inventory, and the Allport-Vernon Study of Values are all examples of__________ tests.

When Jerome took the MMPI-2, he displayed a pattern of responses that indicated the presence of extreme suspiciousness and feelings of persecution.Jerome most likely had a high score on which clinical subscale of the MMPI-2?