Scales on the MMPI that measure an individual's specific complaints or concerns are called ______.
A) diagnostic scales
B) content scales
C) validity scales
D) clinical scales

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Content scales on the MMPI are used to measure specific complaints or concerns, such as anxiety, depression, or substance abuse. Diagnostic scales are used to diagnose specific disorders, validity scales are used to assess the validity of the test-taker's responses, and clinical scales are used to measure broad dimensions of personality and psychopathology.

Scales on the MMPI That Measure an Individual's Specific Complaints