Several questions on the MMPI-2 contain questions that almost everyone is likely to answer in the same way; these questions are included to catch unsophisticated attempts to avoid answering honestly and are scored on the

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The L or Lie Scale is specifically designed to catch attempts to present oneself in a favorable light or to avoid answering honestly. It includes questions that almost everyone is likely to answer in a socially desirable way, such as admitting to minor faults but without acknowledging any significant problems. The other scales do not focus on this type of response bias.

Several Questions on the MMPI-2 Contain Questions That Almost Everyone