mmpi 2 test

I am curious as to what this test consits of if anyone has done it please share

A lot of psychologists administer this test. It is probably the most used personality test. It consists of around 400 questions that are answered either yes/no, or true/ false. I can't remember which. It is used to determine psychiatric conditions. It measures different things, hypochondriasis (concern over bodily functions & illnesses), depression, hysteria, psychopathic deviate (lack of morality or acceptance of authority), masculinity-femininity, schizophrenia, paranoia, psychasthenia ( obsessive/compulsive is included here), hypomania (excitable, nervous), and social introversion. It can tell if you try to fool the test or just answer randomly. It sounds kind of scary but it's not bad. It asks questions, often the same one worded differently. The test is scored by computer & the psychologist I went to had me come back to get the results. She didn't say," you have psycopathic tendencies" or anything like that. Rather she read a description of my personality & it was very accurate. Actually, I had to interrupt her & tell her that she was describing my mother exactly. She just smiled. I had never realized that I was so much like my Mom. That surprised me. I loved my Mother but I don't want to be like her mentally. I found it very interesting. Dixie

the MMPI-2 instrument remains the most widely used and widely researched test of adult psychopathology. Used by clinicians to assist with the diagnosis of mental disorders and the selection of appropriate treatment methods, the MMPI-2 test continues to help meet the assessment needs of mental health professionals in an ever-changing environment. Numerous Uses The MMPI-2 test's contemporary normative sample and extensive research base help make it the gold standard in assessment for a wide variety of settings. The test can be used to help: Assess major symptoms of social and personal maladjustment. Identify suitable candidates for high-risk public safety positions. Support classification, treatment, and management decisions in criminal justice and correctional settings. Give a strong empirical foundation for a clinician's expert testimony. Assess medical patients and design effective treatment strategies, including chronic pain management. Evaluate participants in substance abuse programs and select appropriate treatment approaches. Support college and career counseling recommendations. Provide valuable insight for marriage and family counseling. I hope this helps. Brenda