Research has shown that children who are neglected by their parents score high on the ____ scale of the MMPI.

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The MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) is a psychological test used to assess mental health and personality of individuals. The scale that measures depression is known as the Depression (D) scale. Neglect by parents can lead to a lack of love and attention, which can cause feelings of worthlessness and low self-esteem in children, which in turn can contribute to higher scores on the depression scale of the MMPI. Therefore, the best choice is C - depression.

Research Has Shown That Children Who Are Neglected by Their