Question

Which of the following is the correct pairing of an MMPI Clinical Scale with what it measures?

Options

• Hs (Hypochondriasis) measures suspicion and mistrust.

• D (Depression) measures disregard for social norms.

• Pt (Psychasthenia) measures anxiety and obsessions.

• Pa (Paranoia) measures excitability and impulsivity.

Answer 1

Pt (Psychasthenia) measures anxiety and obsessions.

Explanation:

Psychasthenia (Pt) is the clinical scale that specifically measures anxiety, worry, and obsessive thinking patterns. The other options incorrectly pair scales with their measurements: Hs measures health anxiety, D measures sadness, Pa measures paranoia/suspicion, and disregard for norms is measured by Pd (Psychopathic Deviate).