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What psychological problems was the MMPI originally developed for?
a) Anxiety and stress disorders
b) Attention-deficit disorders
c) Serious psychological problems, including depression, hysteria, paranoia, psychopathic deviance, and schizophrenia
d) Personality disorders

d

Explanation: The MMPI was originally developed for the diagnosis of serious psychological problems.



How is the MMPI used in individuals with no severe disorder who undergo psychotherapy?
a) For diagnosing clinical disorders
b) As an emotional intelligence assessment tool
c) To assess cognitive abilities
d) Geared toward personality attributes rather than clinical disorders

d

Explanation: In individuals with no severe disorder undergoing psychotherapy, the MMPI is often used with scoring geared toward personality attributes rather than clinical disorders.



What does CPI stand for in the context of personality assessment?
a) Comprehensive Personality Inventory
b) California Psychological Index
c) Central Personality Indicator
d) California Psychological Inventory

d

Explanation: CPI stands for California Psychological Inventory, which is a widely used tool in personality assessment.



What does the California Psychological Inventory (CPI) primarily assess?
a) Cognitive abilities
b) Personality traits
c) Physical health
d) Emotional intelligence

b

Explanation: The CPI is designed to assess personality traits, including poise & ascendancy, socialization, achievement potential, and interest modes.



How many true-or-false statements are included in the California Psychological Inventory (CPI)?
a) 100                         
b) 250
c) 434                         
d) 600

c

Explanation: The CPI consists of 434 true-or-false statements that individuals respond to during the assessment.



Who is the psychologist credited with developing the California Psychological Inventory (CPI)?
a) Sigmund Freud      
b) B.F. Skinner
c) Carl Rogers            
d) Harrison Gough

d

Explanation: The CPI was developed by U.S. psychologist Harrison Gough and was first published in 1957.