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savannahhooper

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Which of the following occurred in the development of the MMPI-2?
 
  a. Validity scales were removed to prevent questions on the test from becoming too confusing.
 b. Individuals diagnosed with specific mental illnesses were compared to individuals with no diagnosed mental illness.
  c. What was previously an objective test became a projective test designed to determine subjective responses.
  d. New scales were added to measure intelligence and creativity in addition to personality and psychopathology.

Question 2

These tests require test-takers to answer specific written questions. They are scored in a predetermined way, and scores are easily compared with those from a standardization sample. Which assessment fits the above description?
 
  a. self-report inventories
 b. psychodiagnostic tests
 c. neuropsychological tests
 d. projective personality tests


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bfulkerson77

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a


savannahhooper

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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