Barak completes the MMPI-2. His results produce a highly elevated K scale score. A clinical psychologist interpreting this score should conclude that Barak is ______.

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The K scale on the MMPI-2 is designed to detect a defensive response pattern, where individuals might present themselves in an overly favorable light. A highly elevated K scale score suggests that Barak is "faking good," or attempting to appear better or more socially desirable than he might actually be.

Barak Completes the MMPI-2