- Hysteria.This scale measures a tendency to develop conversion disordersin
which anxiety is converted into a physical symptom such as paralysis. - Psychopathic deviation.This scale measures a tendency to violate moral
standards and codes of conduct without feelings of guilt. - Masculinity-femininity.This scale measures the subject’s tendency to have
interests generally associated the interests of members of the opposite sex. - Paranoia.This scale measures a tendency to mistrust other people.
- Psychasthenia.This scale measures a tendency to develop neurotic reac-
tions. - Schizophrenia.This scale measures a tendency to have delusions and dis-
torted thoughts. - Hypomania.This scale measures a tendency to become overly emotional
and excessively excited. - Social introversion.This scale measures a tendency to withdraw from other
people.
The three personality tests presented in this section are published in current
editions. Available to personality researchers and mental health professionals, they
are standardized, and have been evaluated for both validity and reliability.(a) The aim of the MMPI is to provide results in terms of scales.(b) What MMPI scale measures excessive preoccupation with one’s health?(c) What MMPI scale measures a tendency to develop conversion disorders?(d) What MMPI scale measures a tendency to have delusions and distorted thoughts?Answers: (a) clinical; (b) Hypochondriasis; (c) Hysteria; (d) Schizophrenia.SELF-TEST- A workable definition of personality is that it is
a. the synchronicity of the id and the ego
b. the sum of the archetypes of the collective unconscious
c. the interaction of the ego ideal and the superego
d. the constellation of traits unique to the individual - Which one of the following is nota personality type identified by Hippocrates?
a. Mesomorph
b. Sanguine
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