Which of the following is true of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory?

A) It is an empirically derived test.
B) It can be administered and scored only by a trained psychologist.
C) It is the most widely used projective test.
D) It was designed to assess the personality traits of normal,psychologically healthy individuals.

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Angel Belen · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is an empirically derived test, which means that it was developed through the use of statistical analysis of a large pool of questions and responses to identify the most effective indicators of particular personality traits or disorders. B is incorrect as the MMPI can be administered and scored by trained professionals other than psychologists, such as licensed social workers and psychiatric nurses. C is incorrect as the MMPI is not a projective test, but rather is a self-report questionnaire. D is incorrect because the MMPI assesses a wide range of personality traits and psychopathologies, including those that are abnormal or disordered.

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