MMPI-2
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2)
The MMPI-2 is a personality questionnaire used for diagnostic, descriptive, and therapeutic purposes, making it possible to assess psychopathology and personality disorders. It includes 42 main scales structured on three hierarchical levels, as well as 10 validity scales to ensure the reliability of the interpretation. It is commonly used in clinical, psychiatric, and forensic contexts, as well as in correctional settings. The MMPI-2 helps provide a better understanding of a patient's psychological dynamics and tailor the therapeutic approach.
- Number of questions
- 338 questions
- Estimated duration
- 45 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
- Target audience
- Adults
- Authors
- Starke R. Hathaway, JC McKinley (1989)
- Category
- General
Scoring & interpretation
The MMPI-2 includes several scales, including validity scales and clinical scales, which help interpret the patient's responses. Scoring requires specific training for psychology professionals.
Usage
This tool isn't available on Mentaal. To use this questionnaire in your practice, you need a valid license. We invite you to send it directly from the publisher's website.
Available alternatives
What psychologists think
No ratings yet. Be the first to rate this questionnaire.
Clarity and comprehension
—Are the test's instructions and questions easy for patients to understand?
Clinical relevance
—Does the test measure what it's meant to measure, and is it useful in a clinical setting?
Perceived reliability of the results
—Do the results seem reliable and consistent in their interpretation?