This "fake bad" response set may affect the validity of test findings, as test results are probably a mild overstatement of Mr. Sample to present himself in an unfavorably negative light were seen in testing. Sample may not feel that he is as well off as others or may be experiencing situational difficulties that leave him pessimistic. He showed a lack of defensiveness in testing and made few attempts to portray himself in a positive light. Sample did not appear to defensively deny having common human faults and weaknesses and was willing to indicate his shortcomings. Sample answered almost all test questions. Sample and make him feel as if he is "losing his mind." Significant ego-alien ideas and feelings of unreality are reported that distress Mr. Sample reports having significant levels of psychotic-like thoughts and sensory experiences with hallucinations, delusions, ideas of reference, and strange physical experiences possible. Thinking is goal-directed and orderly without significant mental confusion. Sample reports feeling somewhat mentally dull as he reports experiencing increased cognitive inefficiency. Levels of brooding over problems exist to the point where he may lose control of his thought processes. Severe obsessive ruminations and worries are reported that are very likely to disrupt Mr. Severe racing thoughts and flight of ideas may be occurring which can result in cognitive impulsivity, poor concentration, inattention and misinterpretation of situations. Sample may have severe difficulty learning by experience and may repeatedly make the same mistakes. A lack of proper cognitive mediation and/or planning is likely as he often acts without considering consequences or alternative courses of action.ĭue to his cognitive style, Mr. Sample may show poor planning as he is severely cognitively impulsive. Sample may be indecisive and have problems with decision-making. At this level, delusional ideation may occur.ĭue to a lack of self-confidence, Mr. Poor judgment and situational misperceptions can result from reacting in terms of these fixed beliefs without seeing if they match the current situation. Sample may fail to take in additional information or alter his opinion once an idea is formed. He is an extremely cognitively rigid individual who has fixed ideas from which he has trouble deviating. Sample likes clear-cut situations and has trouble dealing with ambiguity, novelty and change. Sample to overly focus on detail and miss general trends. Sample is likely to be concrete in his thinking due to personality factors despite his potential level of intellectual functioning as personality factors predispose Mr. Sample to miss important environmental cues leading to decreased judgment and coping. Sample being distractible, preoccupied, and inattentive. He does not try to understand the world in cognitive, rational ways.Ĭoncentration difficulties are probable with Mr. Sample is not reflective or thoughtful which can limit insight and judgment. Significant levels of emotional upset are reported which may interfere with memory, concentration, abstraction and judgment. While feedback of test findings to clients is highly encouraged and should be an integral part of therapy and treatment planning, clients should not be given copies of this report as they are probable to misunderstand report contents and their tentative nature. The following is a CONFIDENTIAL REPORT meant for qualified Mental Health, Correctional and Substance Abuse professionals. Because of this, use without collaboration, other than for the Clinical screening purpose for which they are intended, may be misleading. When this occurs, clinical investigation to evaluate his true status is suggested.Īs the following Psychological Test results were designed primarily for Diagnosis and Treatment Planning purposes, the findings below focus on problems, deficits and pathology and de-emphasize Mr. Sample's different elevations on similar scales. Since the MMPI-2 is a complicated test with multiple scales that measure similar constructs, at times inconsistencies in test results may occur due to Mr. Sample's unique history and present circumstances.
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Further clinical verification is needed to assist in the interpretation of test findings in light of Mr. The following report should be taken as generalized probability statements that are made without benefit of clinical interview or history. As with all such tests, the validity of test results is limited by Mr. Sample's responses to a widely used standardized psychological test.
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The following test findings are based on Mr. Sample was administered the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2. To aid in diagnosis and treatment planning, Mr. MINNESOTA MULTIPHASIC PERSONALITY INVENTORY - 2 REPORT