Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (Noun)
Meaning
A self-report personality inventory consisting of 550 items that describe feelings or actions which the person is asked to agree with or disagree with; many scales estimating traits and qualities of personality have been developed using MMPI items.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory is widely used in the field of psychology to assess personality traits and psychopathology.
- The MMPI has been translated into numerous languages, making it accessible for use in various countries and cultures.
- Clinical psychologists often use the MMPI results to identify patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior in their patients.
- The test-taker is asked to answer true or false to each of the 550 items on the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory.
- Research has shown that the MMPI is an effective tool for assessing personality disorders, such as borderline personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder.