Question 1

The MMPI consists of ______ major clinical scales.

Accepted Answer

The MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) consists of 10 major clinical scales designed to assess various psychological conditions and personality attributes.

Question 2

Psychodynamic theorists believe that individuals project ______ needs, drives, and motives on to an ambiguous stimulus when taking a projective test.

Accepted Answer

Psychodynamic theorists believe that individuals project unconscious needs, drives, and motives on to an ambiguous stimulus when taking a projective test. These unconscious projections are then interpreted by a trained professional to gain insight into the individual's psyche. While sexual and aggressive impulses may be part of the unconscious, the broader category of unconscious projections is a more accurate and encompassing answer. Suppressed needs and drives may also be part of the unconscious, but again, the broader category of unconscious projections is a more fitting answer.

Question 3

Behavioral theorists criticize projective testing techniques and feel that projective tests__________.

Accepted Answer

Behavioral theorists believe that projective tests rely too much on the subjective interpretations of the clinician administering the tests, and therefore lack reliability and validity.

Question 4

The personality test designed to help clinicians make diagnostic judgments within the DSM system, especially for personality disorders, is the ______.

Accepted Answer

The MCMI (Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory) is specifically designed to assess personality disorders based on the DSM system. The MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) assesses a broader range of psychological symptoms, while the HSCL (Hopkins Symptom Checklist) and BDI (Beck Depression Inventory) are measures of depression and anxiety symptoms.

Question 5

Lloyd is rebellious, impulsive, and often angry. He has antisocial tendencies and a poor relationship with his family. He has a poor work and school history and has trouble
Incorporating societal values. He is most likely to score high on the ______ scale of
The MMPI.

Accepted Answer

The psychopathic-deviate scale on the MMPI assesses impulsivity, rebelliousness, and difficulty adapting to societal norms, which are all traits exhibited by Lloyd.

Question 6

Projective tests are based upon ______ theories.

Accepted Answer

Projective tests were developed based upon psychodynamic theories, particularly those of Sigmund Freud. These theories emphasize unconscious motivation and the role of early childhood experiences in shaping personality. Projective tests are designed to tap into these unconscious motivations by presenting ambiguous stimuli that allow individuals to project their own thoughts, feelings, and desires onto them.

Question 7

Figure drawing and sentence completion tasks are examples of ______.

Accepted Answer

Figure drawing and sentence completion tasks are commonly used in projective tests, which are open to subjective interpretation by the individual taking the test. These tests are believed to provide insight into a person's unconscious thoughts, emotions, and motivations. Objective personality tests, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, have predetermined answers and do not rely on interpretation. Achievement tests measure knowledge and skills in a specific area, while neuropsychological tests assess cognitive functioning related to brain function.

Question 8

The MCMI focuses on ______ disorders.

Accepted Answer

The MCMI (Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory) mainly focuses on personality disorders. While it also assesses other mental health concerns such as affective, anxiety, and developmental disorders, its primary purpose is to evaluate personality and its associated features.

Question 9

Devin is energetic, socially active, and optimistic. He is flighty and at times easily irritated. He also has an over-inflated self-image and unrealistic dreams. He is most likely
To score high on the ______ scale of the MMPI.

Accepted Answer

The hypomania scale measures traits like high energy, optimism, and flightiness, all of which are mentioned in Devin's description. The over-inflated self-image and unrealistic dreams are also consistent with hypomania, making it the most likely scale he would score high on in the MMPI.

Question 10

Brock's thinking is illogical and confused. He experiences hallucinations and delusions, and feels misunderstood and alienated. He is most likely to score high on the ______ scale of the
MMPI.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described are consistent with schizophrenia, which is assessed by the schizophrenia scale of the MMPI. The paranoia and psychopathic-deviate scales may also be elevated in individuals with schizophrenia, but C is the most accurate choice. The psychasthenia scale measures anxiety and obsessive-compulsive features and would not be as relevant.

Question 11

Ralph is anxious, tense, and worried constantly. He is extremely insecure and has difficulty concentrating. He has tremendous self-doubts and is obsessive in his thinking and behavior.
He is most likely to score high on the ______ scale of the MMPI.

Accepted Answer

Ralph's symptoms are consistent with those of individuals who score high on the psychasthenia scale of the MMPI. This scale measures anxiety, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and other neurotic symptoms.

Question 12

The TAT is an example of a(n) ______ test.

Accepted Answer

The TAT (Thematic Apperception Test) is an example of a projective test, as it asks individuals to project their underlying feelings and motivations onto ambiguous images, allowing for a deeper exploration of their personality and thought processes. It is not a forced-choice or objective test, as it does not provide predetermined answer options or right or wrong answers. While it may require a degree of intelligence to understand and interpret the test, it is not primarily designed to measure intelligence.

Question 13

Juan is suspicious, guarded, and aloof. He is resentful of others and blames them for his problems. He is most likely to score high on the ______ scale of the MMPI.

Accepted Answer

Juan's suspicious, guarded, and aloof attitude suggests a paranoid personality. The MMPI measures various personality scales, and the specific scale related to paranoid tendencies is the Paranoia scale. Therefore, Juan is most likely to score high on this scale.

Question 14

Which of the following is a projective test?

Accepted Answer

The TAT (Thematic Apperception Test) is a projective personality test in which participants are shown ambiguous pictures and are asked to create a story about what is happening in the picture. The purpose is to uncover unconscious thoughts, motivations, and desires. The MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory), WAIS (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale), and MCMI (Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory) are not projective tests, but instead are self-report or objective tests.

Question 15

Herman Rorschach believed that the "percepts" individuals saw in the inkblots reflected their _________as well as the stimulus cues provided by the blot.

Accepted Answer

Herman Rorschach developed the inkblot test as a way to assess personality characteristics. He believed that the responses individuals gave to the inkblots were influenced by their underlying personality traits and thought processes.

Question 16

Steve is naive, immature, and egocentric. He has little insight into his problems and develops physical complaints in response to stress. He is most likely to score high on
The ______ scale of the MMPI.

Accepted Answer

The hysteria scale of the MMPI is associated with individuals who develop physical complaints in response to stress and have a lack of insight into their problems, which aligns with Steve's characteristics.

Question 17

A disadvantage of self-report inventories is that they ______.

Accepted Answer

Self-report inventories rely on clients to accurately report their own experiences, thoughts, and behaviors. This can be problematic if clients lack insight into their own issues, are not honest in their responses, or have biases that affect their answers. Therefore, relying solely on self-report inventories can result in incomplete or inaccurate data.

Question 18

The Rorschach test is an example of a(n) ______ test.

Accepted Answer

The Rorschach test is a projective test, which means it assesses personality traits and psychological functioning by asking individuals to interpret ambiguous stimuli. The answers are open to interpretation and dependent on the individual's experiences and emotions, making it a subjective measure.

Question 19

A client at a mental health clinic is given a test in which she is asked to describe a series of ambiguous-looking ink blots. The test she is taking is a(n) ______ test.

Accepted Answer

The description of the test given in the question refers to the Rorschach inkblot test, which is a projective test where clients are asked to describe what they see in ambiguous stimuli, in this case ink blots. The other options do not fit the description given in the question.

Question 20

Don is shy, inhibited, and withdrawn. He is quiet, reserved, and lacks self-confidence. He does not like crowds or parties and tends to be anxious in social situations. He is
Most likely to score high on the ______ scale of the MMPI.

Accepted Answer

Don's personality traits indicate social introversion, which is characterized by shyness, withdrawal, and anxiety in social situations. The MMPI includes a Social Introversion scale that measures exactly these traits. The other options do not fit Don's personality traits as well as the Social Introversion scale does.

Quiz 3: Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior