Asked by Jasroop Bhasin on Feb 29, 2024

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Which of the following statements about the MMPI is NOT true?

A) It is the most widely used test for assessing personality and emotional disorders.
B) It is organized into ten categories, or scales.
C) It is an example of a projective test of personality.
D) It has four validity scales.

MMPI

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, a standardized psychometric test of adult personality and psychopathology.

Projective Test

A type of personality test in which the individual's responses to ambiguous stimuli are analyzed to uncover underlying thoughts, feelings, and traits.

Validity Scales

Measures used in psychological testing to assess the truthfulness or accuracy of the responses given by participants.

  • Identify and describe various psychological assessment tools and their purposes.
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Courtany GrammerFeb 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The statement "It is an example of a projective test of personality" is not true. The MMPI is a self-report personality inventory, not a projective test.