MMPI-2
Also written as: MMPI-2 — Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 - standardized psychological assessment tool measuring personality traits and psychopathology.
Full Definition
The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) is one of the most widely used standardized psychological tests for assessing adult personality and psychopathology. The instrument consists of 567 true/false questions that generate scores across multiple clinical scales, validity scales, and supplementary scales. The MMPI-2 is particularly valuable in neuropsychiatric settings for differential diagnosis, treatment planning, and forensic evaluations. It includes validity scales to detect response biases such as defensiveness or exaggeration of symptoms. A newer version, the MMPI-2-RF (Restructured Form), offers a shorter alternative while maintaining psychometric integrity. Editors working with psychological assessment literature must understand this instrument's significance and proper interpretation.
Usage
Usage note: Always include the '-2' to distinguish from the original MMPI; note the difference from MMPI-2-RF.
In Context
- "The MMPI-2 profile revealed elevations on scales 2 and 7, suggesting depression and anxiety." — Psychological evaluation report
- "Validity scale analysis on the MMPI-2 indicated the patient responded defensively to test items." — Forensic assessment