Question:
was anyone considered devensive on there mmpi???? and was not able to use the results

   — jenflo (posted on February 11, 2010)

February 11, 2010
I'm sorry - maybe I'm being dense or insensitive, but what's "devensive"? And what's an MMPI?
   — Erica Alikchihoo

February 11, 2010
Hello- The MMPI is a personality measure. When someone produces a profile that is defensive it simply means that according to the test you were not answering the questions honestly. This usually means that you were either faking good or faking bad. It just means you were not answering the questions consistently- because there are over 500 questions- many are asked more than once in a different way- if you produce too many responses in which your answers to the matched questions are inconsistent then you will produce a defensive profile. If you are able to take it over or if you are given any other personality measure just relax, take a deep breath and try to be as honest as possible. I hope that helps and good luck.
   — kaylazoe

February 11, 2010
Minesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory = MMPI. It is designed to approach the way you think and react from several different angles. If you are not consistent in your responses when they are asked in a paraphrased form, it shows up as defensive or evasive. Basically when it is used, they are trying to see if you have your head together enough and have enough character to be able to handle the surgery and the commitment that it takes to succeed. They don't want to waste their time and allow you to waste your time and have a very serious surgery unless you are mentally prepared and stable enough to follow through with it. It's not trying to pry into your deepest darkest secrets, and very seldom are your answers actually pored over. They use a grading tool to read it. Hang in there. It's worth it when you see your life being restored and the world becomes a much nicer place to live in. :)
   — Dusty Ray Vaughn

February 12, 2010
sorry it was supposed to say defensive..the phyc. said the mmpi was consistant with the answers..but she couldnt use the results because my score came back as a 74...i just have to do 2 more visits to make sure im ok to go on with the surgery. thanks for all yr post..you were very helpful
   — jenflo