Clark has had trouble sleeping lately. He has lost his appetite. He feels sad most of the time and has even thought of suicide. Clark is MOST likely to endorse the ______ items on the MMPI-2's clinical scale.

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Clark's symptoms, particularly the feeling of sadness most of the time and thoughts of suicide, are indicative of depression. The depression clinical scale on the MMPI-2 includes items related to feelings of sadness, guilt, and hopelessness, as well as thoughts of death and suicide. Hypochondriasis, hysteria, and paranoia are not likely to be as relevant to Clark's symptoms.

Clark Has Had Trouble Sleeping Lately