The Minnesota Multi-phasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is a well researched, clinical questionnaire used to assess personality and psychological problems.
- This test was developed in 1939 by psychologist Stark R. Hathaway and has been revised several times since it initially came out.
- There are 338 self-descriptive statements that the respondent with either answer with true, false or cannot say. The most recent test in use is referred to as the MMPI-2-RF which measures clinical, somatic, internalizing, externalizing, and interpersonal problems.
- There are also validity scales used during the test that assesses the attitude towards taking the test and the tendency of someone trying to fake answers.
Cons: People may not always truthfully answer, they respond in a way they feel would be socially acceptable. There may be things that we don't know about ourselves and are unable to report. People often tend to be inaccurate when self-reporting their experiences.
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Example true/false questions from the MMPI:
- I have a good appetite.
- My hands and feet are usually warm enough.
- A person should try to understand his or her dreams and be guided by or take warning from them.
- I am bothered by acid stomach several times a week.
- I loved my father.
- I wish I could be as happy as others seem to be.
- I am liked by most people who know me
References:
Gilbert, Daniel T., Daniel M. Wegner, and Matthew K. Nock. "Personality."Psychology. By Daniel L. Schacter. Third ed. N.p.: Worth, n.d. 471-503. Print.
Gilbert, Daniel T., Daniel M. Wegner, and Matthew K. Nock. "Personality."Psychology. By Daniel L. Schacter. Third ed. N.p.: Worth, n.d. 471-503. Print.