MMPI - General

Question 1

Explain the “Scarlet O’Hara V”

Answer 1

Pd + Pa >65; Mf <35

• extremely dramatic and feminine
• manipulative
• present as passive-aggressive
• often have familial/marital problems
• poor prognosis for tx

Question 2

Explain the “Paranoid or Psychotic Valley”

Answer 2

Pa + Sc > 80; Pt > 65

• may have psychotic disorders (paranoid sz)
• socially isolated, suspicious, emotionally withdrawn, hostile
• most frequently seen in “all true” or random response sets
• if valid, D and Si scales can assist diagnosis of thought disorder and psychotic depression

Question 3

Explain the Anxiety/Depression Type

Answer 3

• D and Pt
• anxious, somatizing, dep sx, strong need for achievement + recognition, rigid thinker, dependent and passive in rships, from lasting ties
• anxiety, depression or OCD diagnoses
• do well in long-term therapy

Question 4

Explain the Pd/Ma Type

Answer 4

• disregarding or laws and rights of others, narcissistic or selfish, low frustration tolerance, active, energetic
• immature and insecure beneath confidence exterior
• likely to be substance user
• diffs forming lasting rships (marital problems common)