What is one of the changes that occurred in the development of the MMPI-2?
a) Three new validity scales were added.
b) The reading level was lowered so the test could be used more widely.
c) Inclusion of specific psychiatric symptoms made DSM diagnosis possible directly from test scores.
d) Reliance on psychodynamic theory enabled the developers to incorporate
scales to assess defense mechanisms.
a
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