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Mmpi (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 psychologist used the MMPI to assess the personality traits of the client and gain insight into their emotional state.
  • In clinical settings, the MMPI is commonly administered to identify potential personality disorders or psychopathologies.
  • Researchers developed new scales for measuring anxiety using the items from the MMPI and compared their effectiveness with existing methods.
  • During the pre-trial assessment, the MMPI was given to the defendant to determine whether any underlying personality issues could be contributing to their behavior.
  • By analyzing the MMPI results, therapists can develop more effective treatment plans tailored to their patients' unique personality characteristics.

Synonyms

  • Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

Hypernyms

  • Self-report Personality Inventory
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