Question

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? the MMPI the Eysenck Personality Inventory the Big Five test factor analysis?

Answer 1

Answer:

MMPI

Explanation:

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is an originally American instrument that can offer important assistance in personality assessment.

The inventory consists of 550 questions with answers (right or wrong), later converted into scores using correction screens. These scores average 50 and standard deviation 10; scores greater than 70 or less than 30, i.e., variation greater than twice the standard deviation, are considered clinically important 2,5. Currently the scale scores are no longer directly related to a specific diagnosis. It is adopted approach by analyzing the configuration of the stroke. In general, two or three higher scales are interpreted with reference to previously established behavioral correlates. These correlates include personality traits, psychiatric symptoms, and ultimately psychiatric diagnoses.

This inventory is the best alternative for Dr. Zytowics to use to assess the extent to which a client is suffering from depression, social withdrawal and other symptoms of an emotional disorder.