Examining the relationship between the reconstructed scales and the fake bad scale of the MMPI-2.
This study explores the relationship between the Reconstructed (RC) scales and the Fake Bad Scale (FBS) of the MMPI-2 in the context of a personal injury population to demonstrate which RC scales are susceptible to symptom exaggeration. The sample consisted of 76 compensation-seeking participants who were assessed for neurocognitive dysfunction. A multiple regression analysis was performed to determine the association between the Reconstructed Scale T-scores with the FBS T-scores. Three of the nine RC scales (RC1, RC2, RC3) were significantly (p <. 05) associated with FBS, with RC7 demonstrating a strong trend (p =. 0526). These scale scores accounted for approximately 66% of the variation in the FBS score. The RC1 scale accounted for the most variation (R(2) =. 53). Results suggest that the RC scales are susceptible to exaggeration of somatic concerns and non-psychotic emotional distress.
Downing
Sarah K
SK
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology at Springfield, Missouri, USA.
Denney
Robert L
RL
Spray
Beverly J
BJ
Houston
Christi M
CM
Halfaker
Dale A
DA
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005555:Forensic Psychiatry; D006801:Humans; D008950:MMPI / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008297:Male; D008306:Malingering / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000379:methods; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000523:psychology*