MMPI-II profile interpretation and clinical correlates analysis

MMPI-II Results:

Scale

T-Score

L (Lie)-Scale

F (Infrequency)-Scale

K (Correction)-Scale

Hysteria Scale

Depression Scale

Hypochondriasis Scale

Psychopathic Deviant Scale

Masculine-Feminine Scale

Paranoia Scale

Psychasthenia Scale

Schizophrenia Scale

Mania Scale

Social Introversion

This individual produced a valid MMPI-II profile with overt attempts to present as being overly virtuous, defensive, or a deviant or an attempt to exaggerate their perceived problems. Individuals with similar scores on the validity scales approach the test in a valid manner but sometimes may display political, social, or religious convictions that could be considered out of the ordinary (Hogan, 2015). The pattern displayed on the validity scales also suggests that these individuals are accurately reporting psychological problems.

Individuals with similar profiles on the clinical scales tend to be anxious and be perceived as high strung or tense. They are often viewed as chronic worriers and these individuals may often ruminate or worry excessively regarding both real and imagined or anticipated situations. Such individuals may try to anticipate potential problems/issues before they occur and then they may overreact to these expectations without thinking things through. People with similar profiles tend to feel pessimistic regarding their life situation or station in life and can be quite skeptical with regards to their perceived ability to overcome these perceived problems. Often their excessive worries manifest themselves as physical complaints including issues with weight loss, insomnia, slowed thinking processes, fatigue, and with significant complaints of depression or pessimism (Friedman, Bolinskey, Levak, & Nichols, 2014).