The sites were chosen to maximize the probability of obtaining a balanced sample of subjects according to geographic region, rural/urban residence, and ethnic background. The normative sample of the MMPI-A test consists of 805 adolescent males and 815 adolescent females from eight communities in the U.S. INTR – Introversion/Low Positive Emotionality
PSY-5 (Personality Psychopathology Five) Scales MAC-R – MacAndrew Alcoholism Scale–RevisedĪCK – Alcohol/Drug Problem Acknowledgment Sc5 – Lack of Ego Mastery, Defective Inhibition
(Extended Score Report and The Minnesota Report)Ĭlinical Subscales - Harris-Lingoes and Social Introversion Subscales
Scales help address problems clinicians are likely to see with adolescents, including family issues, eating disorders, and chemical dependency. At the psychologist’s discretion, the clinical scales and three of the validity scales can be scored from the first 350 items, a significant savings in administration time. Item content and language are relevant for adolescents. Guide professionals in making appropriate referrals. Provide easy-to-understand information to share with parents, teachers, and others in the adolescent’s support network. Identify the root causes of potential problems early on. Support diagnosis and treatment planning in a variety of settings. School, clinical, and counseling psychologists can use this self-report inventory to help: Offering reports tailored to particular settings, the MMPI-A test helps provide relevant information to aid in problem identification, diagnosis, and treatment planning for youth (ages 14–18). An empirically based measure of adolescent psychopathology, the MMPI-A test contains adolescent-specific scales, and other unique features designed to make the instrument especially appropriate for today’s youth.
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