Although the MMPI is an objective test with fairly good reliability and validity, what problems have been noted in regard to it?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
? The MMPI fails to take into account differences among cultural, regional, and socioeconomic groups.
? The MMPI sometimes labels a person's responses as evidence of mental disorder rather than a result of situational stresses.
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a. 0 b. 1 c. 10 d. Cannot be determined without more information
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