The nurse reviews results of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) recorded in a patient record. While considering the usefulness of these data, the nurse is mindful that the MMPI has which limitation?

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Both intelligence tests and personality tests are frequently criticized as being culturally biased. It is important to consider the client's culture and environment when evaluating the importance of scores or projections from any of these tests. Objective personality tests compare the client's answers with standard answers or criteria and obtain a score or scores. The MMPI provides scores on 10 clinical scales such as hypochondriasis, depression, hysteria, and paranoia; four special scales such as anxiety and alcoholism; three validity scales to evaluate the truth and accuracy of responses.

The Nurse Reviews Results of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory