Asked by christina shearrin on Jun 08, 2024

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Dr.Zytowics wants to assess the extent to which a client is suffering from depression,social withdrawal,and other symptoms of an emotional disorder.Which personality inventory would be most helpful for this purpose?

A) the MMPI
B) the Eysenck Personality Inventory
C) the Big Five test
D) factor analysis

Emotional Disorder

A condition affecting one's ability to manage intense emotions or mood swings, which can significantly impair life activities.

Personality Inventory

A questionnaire or other standardized instrument used to evaluate the personality traits and characteristics of individuals.

MMPI

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is a standardized psychometric test of adult personality and psychopathology used to diagnose mental disorders.

  • Insight into various personality assessment tools and their specific implementations.
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Naser AlbraikiJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) is a widely used personality inventory that includes scales assessing depression, social withdrawal, and other symptoms of emotional disorders. It is specifically designed to assess psychopathology and is often used by mental health professionals to diagnose and treat various psychological conditions. The other options listed are not as focused on assessing symptoms of emotional disorders as the MMPI.