
On the lower bound, any T-Score below 35 would not be considered normal. Usually, anything above a 75 T-Score denotes a very high ranking on that scale, that is, within the top 1% of the population. Likewise, anything above a T-Score of 65 falls outside the normal range (among the top 3 to 5% of the general population). T-Scores are not percentages, but may be translated into percentages. What you will be paying attention to are the T-Scores, not the Raw Scores, unless otherwise specified. Please note that the MMPI-2 produces T-Scores and Raw Scores. To take the MMPI-2 free of charge, click here. Each of these is in itself composed of various other sub-scales. Once validity of the results are established, a profile is created employing the 10 Clinical Scales: hypochondriasis ( Hs), depression ( D), hysteria ( Hy), psychopathic deviate ( Pd), masculinity/femininity ( Mf), paranoia ( Pa), psychathenia ( Pt), schizophrenia ( Sc), hypomania ( Ma), and social introversion ( Si). Using 567 true or false questions, it rates the tester on 130 categories (validity scales included). In addition, the finding that similar patterns of correlates are produced when the component scales are correlated with a self-report measure, as well as clinician ratings and medical chart variables, provides converging lines of evidence supporting the construct validity of the Content Component Scales.The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2) is the most comprehensive personality test currently available. Discriminant validity of the Content Component Scales was also demonstrated. Results demonstrated cross-criterion validity in that most MMPI-2 Content Component Scales correlated with appropriate BPRS dimensions, SCL-90-R items, and other patient variables.


Relationships between MMPI-2 Content Component Scales and patient hospital chart variables were also examined. The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) and Symptom Checklist 90-Revised (SCL-90-R) produced correlates of the Content Component Scales, demonstrating external validity with clinician-rated and self-report scales. External correlates of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) Content Component Scales were identified using an inpatient sample of 544 adults.
