MMPI-2 ADULT INTERPRETIVE SYSTEM

developed by
Roger L. Greene, PhD
and PAR Staff

Client Information

Name : Sample Client

ID : 123-45-6789
Age : 34
Gender : Female
Marital Status : Married
Ethnicity : White
Birth Date : 10/22/1964
Education : 16
Admin. Date : 8 /9 /2000

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of hypotheses about the individual being evaluated. No decisions should be based solely on
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 PROFILE MATCHES AND SCORES FOR STANDARD
VALIDITY AND CLINICAL SCALES

Best Three Matches with Client's Profile:

Discriminant Function Cohen's Index Deviation Squared

____________________ _____________________ _____________________
Codetype Score Prob Codetype rc %ile Codetype D2 %ile
________ _______ ____ _________ _____ ____ _________ _____ ____
2-8/8-2 152.309 .375 Spike 8-(1) 0.767 83% 2-8/8-2-(0) 2083 33%
Spike 2 152.302 .372 Spike 8 0.720 67% 5-8/8-5 2358 22%
2-7/7-2 151.509 .169 Spike 8-(7) 0.703 59% 2-6/6-2-(0) 1995 20%

Best Fit
Client's Prototype
Scale Profile Profile
Codetype: 2-8/8-2 2-8/8-2-(0)
rc: 0.679 0.637
D2: 3387 2083
L 70+ 52
F 65- 75
K 66++ 37
1 Hs 55 60
2D 80 77
3 Hy 44- 57
4 Pd 50- 62
5 Mf 50 50
6 Pa 58 56
7 Pt 62 66
8 Sc 70 75
9 Ma 53 51
0 Si 51-- 71
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Mean Clinical
Elevation: 60 61
Scatter: 10 11
Client Age: 34 34
Men (Percent): 50%
Women (Percent): X 50%
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CONFIGURAL VALIDITY SCALES INTERPRETATION

There is no interpretation available for this configuration of the L, F, and K scales. The
validity of this administration of the MMPI-2 will need to be ascertained by reviewing these three
scales individually as well as other measures of consistency and accuracy of item endorsement.

CONFIGURAL CLINICAL SCALES INTERPRETATION

Codetype: 2-8/8-2-(0)

CLINICAL PRESENTATION:

Moods

She is experiencing moderate emotional distress that is characterized by chronic

brooding, dysphoria, and anhedonia. She is fearful and easily frightened. She frequently
regrets the things that she has done, and she is generally displeased with her life. She
cannot understand why she is so impatient and grouchy with others. She becomes
particularly angry when others interrupt her work.

Cognitions

She has difficulty with concentration and forgetfulness. She lacks self-confidence and
finds it hard to be assertive because she is so reserved. She avoids crises and difficulties
and is easily defeated in an argument. She gives up quickly when things go wrong, when
others criticize her, or when she thinks that she is unable to do something. She is
concerned that she may be "losing her mind" and that there is something wrong with her
mind. She sees others as being interested only in themselves and unlikely to be of
assistance to her. She also is suspicious of their motives if they do offer to help her. An
undercurrent of cynicism permeates her interactions.

Interpersonal Relations

She is very shy, bashful, and withdrawn. She avoids interactions with others, and she
dislikes having people around her. She finds it hard to talk when she meets new people.
She feels lonely even when she is with people. She is very sensitive to the reactions of
others and is easily embarrassed in social situations. She finds it difficult to confide in
others about herself, and she becomes nervous when people ask her personal questions. She
believes that no one seems to understand her. Her early family life was conflictual and
unsatisfying, and she very much wanted to leave home.

Other Problem Areas

She believes that she is in good physical health and does not report sleep difficulties.
She is not likely to abuse substances or to get into trouble because of her behavior. She
may have suicidal ideation that should be evaluated carefully.
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TREATMENT:

Her prognosis is fair. She is very accustomed to her characterologic problems, and she
is reluctant to think of making changes in her life. Her difficulty in self-disclosing
complicates the development of a therapeutic alliance. Social skills and assertiveness
training are frequently beneficial. She responds well to structured treatment approaches that
prescribe what she should do. Cognitive-behavioral approaches that focus on her depressive
cognitions will also be beneficial. Group psychotherapy will be helpful in providing a social
perspective for her problems and in dealing directly with her avoidant behaviors.

POSSIBLE DIAGNOSES:

Axis I - R/O Mood Disorders

300.4 Dysthymic Disorder
311 Depressive Disorder NOS
R/O Adjustment Disorders
309.0 Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
309.28 Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood
R/O Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
295.70 Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
Axis II - R/O Personality Disorders
301.22 Schizotypal Personality Disorder
301.82 Avoidant Personality Disorder
301.83 Borderline Personality Disorder
301.9 Personality Disorder NOS
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VALIDITY AND CLINICAL SCALES

VALIDITY SCALES
L T = 70

She may be either a normal individual who is very self-controlled, rigid, and lacking in insight;
a person who uses excessive repression and denial; or a naive and unsophisticated individual who is
attempting to create a very favorable impression of herself. Psychiatric patients who score in this
range and have all clinical scales below a T score of 65 may exhibit a psychotic disorder.

F T = 65

She is likely to be described as moody, changeable, dissatisfied, opinionated, restless,

unstable, and self-critical.

K T = 66

She tends to be defensive and unwilling to acknowledge psychological problems and distress.
She is prone to minimize and disregard problems with herself. Self-insight and self-understanding
are usually lacking. She is very concerned about how she is perceived by others and typically views
emotional problems as weaknesses.

CLINICAL SCALES
1 Hs = 55

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

2 D = 80

She feels depressed, unhappy, sad, and pessimistic about the future. She often feels guilty and
is self-critical. Suicidal ideation and potential should be evaluated carefully, as well as her
responses to items 150, 303, 506, 520, and 524. She often feels inadequate, helpless, and lacking in
self-confidence. Social withdrawal, poor concentration, appetite and sleep disturbances, and low
frustration tolerance are possible. Increasingly higher scores are usually associated with an
increase in the number and severity of depressive symptoms.

3 Hy = 44

She is described as caustic, cynical, sarcastic, and socially isolated. She is constricted,
socially conforming, and fixed on a narrow range of interests. She may believe that others are too
optimistic. She has few coping skills for dealing with psychological stressors.

4 Pd = 50

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

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5 Mf = 50

She has traditional feminine interests and activities.

6 Pa = 58

She tends to be sensitive to the opinions of others. She may be overly sensitive to criticism
and overly responsive to the reactions of others toward her.

7 Pt = 62

She is generally punctual in fulfilling obligations and may worry if unable to do so. She
usually prefers to get things done ahead of time, and she tends to be conscientious. She usually does
not see herself as anxious.

8 Sc = 70

She is experiencing alienation, social withdrawal, difficulty in meeting responsibilities, and

a general dissatisfaction with her circumstances. These symptoms may reflect an acute and/or mild
stressor or an adjustment to more chronic stressors.

9 Ma = 53

Scores in this range are considered to be within normal limits. Adolescents and college
students tend to score in the upper end of this range (T scores of 54-57). Persons older than 55
years who score in the upper end of this range are likely to be overly energetic and active.

0 Si = 51

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

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ADDITIONAL SCALES

TEST-TAKING SCALES/INDICES
Fb = 65

She is likely to be described as moody, changeable, dissatisfied, opinionated, restless, unstable,

and self-critical.

VRIN = 65

She may have responded to the items in an inconsistent manner. The clinician is advised to
evaluate other measures of validity such as F and FB to evaluate how she endorsed the items.

TRIN = 55

She responded in a consistent manner to test items.

SUPPLEMENTARY SCALES
Anxiety (A) = 65

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Repression (R) = 55

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Ego Strength (Es) = 67

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

MacAndrew Alcoholism-Revised (MAC-R) = 74

She is likely to abuse alcohol and other substances. Behaviorally, she is extroverted,
exhibitionistic, and impulsive. She has a tendency to seek out excitement and take risks.

Overcontrolled Hostility (O-H) = 53

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Dominance (Do) = 55

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Social Responsibility (Re) = 68

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This score is considered to be within normal limits.

College Maladjustment (Mt) = 78

She is anxious, distressed, and generally maladjusted. Because of her emotional discomfort,
she is often motivated to begin psychological treatment. High scores are frequently seen in persons
who overreport psychopathology.

Gender Role-Masculine (GM) = 55

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Gender Role-Feminine (GF) = 80

She reports a large number of typically feminine behaviors and activities.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder-Keane (PK) = 55

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder-Schlenger (PS) = 66

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Shyness/Self-Consciousness (Si1) = 44

She is comfortable interacting with others.

Social Avoidance (Si2) = 77

She displays introverted behaviors such as disliking and avoiding group activities.

Alienation-Self and Others (Si3) = 44

She has confidence in herself and her activities.

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CONTENT SCALES
Since the content of the items on these scales is face-valid, it is important that scales or indices
of overreporting and underreporting of psychopathology be evaluated carefully when interpreting
these scales. Also, the deviant response for most of these items is true, so any patient who tends to
respond "true" to items regardless of their content will elevate these scales. There are no data at this
time for interpretation of low scores on these scales other than the absence of the qualities seen in
high scores.

Anxiety (ANX) = 60

There is no interpretation of low scores on this scale.

Fears (FRS) = 55

There is no interpretation of low scores on this scale.

Obsessiveness (OBS) = 45

There is no interpretation of low scores on this scale.

Depression (DEP) = 70

She is depressed and sees life as hopeless. She is likely to brood and cry easily. The possibility
of suicide should be evaluated carefully, particularly if she has responded "true" to any of the items
150, 303, 506, 520, or 524.

Health Concerns (HEA) = 65

She reports a variety of specific and vague physical symptoms that are unlikely to be seen in
actual physical illness. These physical symptoms involve a number of bodily systems and
functions. She worries excessively about her health.

Bizarre Mentation (BIZ) = 44

There is no interpretation of low scores on this scale.

Anger (ANG) = 57

There is no interpretation of low scores on this scale.

Cynicism (CYN) = 66

She is extremely cynical. She believes that most people will lie, cheat, and steal, and that the
only reason some people do not engage in these behaviors is their fear of being caught.
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Antisocial Practices (ASP) = 55

There is no interpretation of low scores on this scale.

Type A (TPA) = 75

She reports a constellation of behaviors seen in individuals with Type A behaviors. She is
impatient, moody, grouchy, and irritable. She works under a great deal of stress and tension.

Low Self-Esteem (LSE) = 55

There is no interpretation of low scores on this scale.

Social Discomfort (SOD) = 66

She chooses to isolate herself and to avoid interactions with others. She is extremely shy and
uncomfortable in social situations. Her social discomfort reflects more than simple introversion.

Family Problems (FAM) = 55

There is no interpretation of low scores on this scale.

Work Interference (WRK) = 77

She is reporting a number of behaviors that should have a negative impact on her ability to
work. She is indecisive, moody, and grouchy. She has difficulty concentrating. Less than one-
half of the items actually ask about behaviors seen in the work situation; instead, the behaviors
displayed would be expected to have a detrimental effect on her ability to work.

Negative Treatment Indicators (TRT) = 44

There is no interpretation of low scores on this scale.

HARRIS-LINGOES SUBSCALES
Subjective Depression (D1) = 55

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Psychomotor Retardation (D2) = 66

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Physical Malfunctioning (D3) = 55

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

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Mental Dullness (D4) = 66

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Brooding (D5) = 44

She is happy and self-confident, is not excessively sensitive to criticism, and feels that life is
worthwhile.

Denial of Social Anxiety (Hy1) = 55

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Need for Affection (Hy2) = 66

She has strong needs for attention and affection. She is optimistic and trusting in relationships
but is reluctant to express feelings honestly and openly for fear of alienating others. She tries to
avoid unpleasant confrontations whenever possible. She denies that she has a critical or resentful
attitude toward others.

Lassitude-Malaise (Hy3) = 43

She is happy, satisfied, comfortable, and in good health.

Somatic Complaints (Hy4) = 57

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Inhibition of Aggression (Hy5) = 67

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Familial Discord (Pd1) = 53

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Authority Problems (Pd2) = 52

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Social Imperturbability (Pd3) = 56

She denies social anxiety and dependency needs. She defends her opinions vigorously, and at
times she seems exhibitionistic.
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Social Alienation (Pd4) = 55

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Self-Alienation (Pd5) = 67

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Persecutory Ideas (Pa1) = 63

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Poignancy (Pa2) = 70

She presents herself as sensitive and high-strung. She considers herself special and different from
other people, and believes that she experiences feelings more intensely than other people. She also
often feels lonely and misunderstood, and she may seek out excitement or risk when bored.

Naivete (Pa3) = 55

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Social Alienation (Sc1) = 44

She views interpersonal relationships as rewarding, and she perceives her family in positive ways.

Emotional Alienation (Sc2) = 57

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Lack of Ego Mastery, Cognitive (Sc3) = 66

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Lack of Ego Mastery, Conative (Sc4) = 44

She does not report depression or worry. She finds her everyday life interesting, and she seems
to have the energy to cope with everyday problems.

Lack of Ego Mastery, Defective Inhibition (Sc5) = 55

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Bizarre Sensory Experiences (Sc6) = 66

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

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Amorality (Ma1) = 48

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Psychomotor Acceleration (Ma2) = 67

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Imperturbability (Ma3) = 59

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Ego Inflation (Ma4) = 55

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

WIENER-HARMON SUBTLE-OBVIOUS SUBSCALES

Depression, Obvious (D-O) = 55

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Depression, Subtle (D-S) = 44

She does not report symptoms more subtly reflective of depression.

Hysteria, Obvious (Hy-O) = 66

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Hysteria, Subtle (Hy-S) = 55

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Psychopathic Deviate, Obvious (Pd-O) = 77

She reports the more obvious symptoms related to difficulties with authority figures, family
problems, dissatisfaction with life, and general social maladjustment.

Psychopathic Deviate, Subtle (Pd-S) = 55

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Paranoia, Obvious (Pa-O) = 44

She does not report the more obvious symptoms related to paranoia such as ideas of reference,
feelings of persecution, grandiose self-concepts, and suspiciousness.
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Paranoia, Subtle (Pa-S) = 65

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Hypomania, Obvious (Ma-O) = 53

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

Hypomania, Subtle (Ma-S) = 49

This score is considered to be within normal limits.

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