Despite her family's concerns, Kiran does not believe that she has a mental illness. She agrees to visit a therapist to prove that she is "fine." Kiran may well score highly on the MMPI-2's ______ scale, also called the ______ scale.

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The K scale on the MMPI-2 assesses an individual's tendency to present oneself in an overly favorable light, which can indicate defensiveness or a desire to appear socially desirable. Kiran's insistence that she does not have a mental illness despite her family's concerns suggests that she may be defensive and trying to present herself in a positive light, making her more likely to score highly on the K scale.

Despite Her Family's Concerns, Kiran Does Not Believe That She