MMPI-2

Question 1

CNS

Answer 1

Non-content based

cannot say

non-responding (omission of 30+ items)

Question 2

VRIN

Answer 2

Non-content based

variable/random responding (variable response)

Question 3

TRIN

Answer 3

Non-content based

disproportionate endorsement of “true” or “false” test items (fixed responding) (true response)

Question 4

F

Answer 4

over-reporting (of infrequently endorsed items)

Question 5

Fp

Answer 5

over-reporting of psychopathology

Question 6

RBS

Answer 6

symptom validity scale – over-reporting of somatic or cognitive symptoms

Question 7

L

Answer 7

intentional under-reporting (Claiming an unusual number of uncommon virtues)

Question 8

K

Answer 8

unintentional underreporting (e.g., defensiveness)