Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
Definition
The MMPI is a standardized psychometric test of adult personality and psychopathology, often used to identify mental disorders.
Analogy
Think of the MMPI as a comprehensive medical check-up, but for your mind. Just like how doctors use blood tests to diagnose physical illnesses, psychologists use the MMPI to diagnose mental conditions.
Related terms
Clinical Psychology: This is a branch of psychology that focuses on diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
Psychopathology: This term refers to the study of mental disorders and abnormal behaviors in individuals.
Standardized Test: A test that is administered and scored in a consistent manner to ensure legal defensibility of the results.
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