On the MMPI, results are assessed according to
a. how the pattern of answers corresponds to that of people diagnosed with a specific disorder.
b. how often the individual refers to specific ideas, such as aggression or sexuality.
c. the degree of emotionality associated with results.
d. how often an individual responds to questions that reflect aggression or some other concept.
Ans: a. how the pattern of answers corresponds to that of people diagnosed with a specific disorder.
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