Egbert has many physical complaints. He is cynical, has a defeatist attitude and is seen by his family as whiny and demanding. He is most likely to score high on the ______
Scale of the MMPI.
A) social introversion
B) psychasthenia
C) paranoia
D) hypochondriasis

Question

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Egbert's physical complaints and hypochondriac tendencies suggest that he is likely to score high on the hypochondriasis scale of the MMPI, which measures concerns about physical health and bodily symptoms. The other options are unrelated to Egbert's symptoms.

Egbert Has Many Physical Complaints