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OA Quiz
Objective Assessment Quiz
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Validity Scales (8) | VRIN-R, TRIN-r, F-r, Fp-r, Fs, FBS-r, L-r, K-r |
| VRIN-r | Variable Response Inconsistency- Random responding |
| TRIN-r | True Response Inconsistency- Fixed responding |
| F-r | Infrequent Responses- Responses infrequent in the general population |
| Fp-r | Infrequent Psychopathology Responses- Responses infrequent in psychiatric populations |
| Fs | Infrequent Somatic Responses- Somatic complaints infrequent in medical patient populations |
| FBS-r | Symptom Validity- Somatic and cognitive complaints associated at high levels with over-reporting |
| L-r | Uncommon Virtues- Rarely claimed moral attributes or activities |
| K-r | Adjustment Validity- Avowals of good psychological adjustment associated at high levels with under-reporting |
| Higher-Order (H-O) Scales (3) | EID, THD, BXD |
| EID | Emotional/Internalizing Dysfunction- Problems associated with mood and affect |
| THD | Thought Dysfunction- Problems associated with disordered thinking |
| BXD | Behavioral/Externalizing Dysfunction- Problems associated with under-controlled behavior |
| Restructured Clincal (RC) Scales (9) | RCd, RC1, RC2, RC3, RC4, RC6, RC7, RC8, RC9 |
| RCd | Demoralization- General unhappiness and dissatisfaction |
| RC1 | Somatic Complaints- Diffuse physical health complaints |
| RC2 | Low Positive Emotions- Lack of positive emotional responsiveness |
| RC3 | Cynicism- Non-self-referential beliefs expressing distrust and a generally low opinion of others |
| RC4 | Antisocial Behavior- Rule breaking and irresponsible behavior |
| RC6 | Ideas of Persecution- Self-referential beliefs that others pose a threat |
| RC7 | Dysfunctional Negative Emotions- Maladaptive anxiety, anger, irritability |
| RC8 | Aberrant Experiences- Unusual perceptions or thoughts |
| RC9 | Hypomanic Activation- Over-activation, aggression, impulsivity, and grandiosity |
| Specific Problems (SP) SP Scales (4 scales) | Somatic Internalizing Externalizing Interpersonal |
| Somatic Scales (5) | MLS, GIC, HPC, NUC, COG |
| MLS | Malaise- Overall sense of physical debilitation, poor health |
| GIC | Gastrointestinal Complaints- Nausea, recurring upset stomach, and poor appetite |
| HPC | Head Pain Complaints- Head and neck pain |
| NUC | Neurological Complaints- Dizziness, weakness, paralysis, loss of balance, etc. |
| COG | Cognitive Complaints- Memory problems, difficulties concentrating |
| Internalizing Scales (9) | SUI, HLP, SFD, NFC, STW, AXY, ANP, BRF, MSF |
| SUI | Suicidal/Death Ideation- Direct reports of suicidal ideation and recent suicide attempts |
| HLP | Helplessness/Hopelessness- Belief that goals cannot be reached or problems solved |
| SFD | Self-Doubt- Lack of confidence, feelings of uselessness |
| NFC | Inefficacy- Belief that one is indecisive and inefficacious |
| STW | Stress/Worry- Preoccupation with disappointments, difficulty with time pressure |
| AXY | Anxiety- Pervasive anxiety, frights, frequent nightmares |
| ANP | Anger Proneness- Becoming easily angered, impatient with others |
| BRF | Behavior-Restricting Fears- Fears that significantly inhibit normal activities |
| MSF | Multiple Specific Fears- Fears of blood, fire, thunder, etc. |
| Externalizing Scales (4) | JCP, SUB, AGG, ACT |
| JCP | Juvenile Conduct Problems- Difficulties at school and at home, stealing |
| SUB | Substance Abuse- Current and past misuse of alcohol and drugs |
| AGG | Aggression- Physically aggressive, violent behavior |
| ACT | Activation- Heightened excitation and energy level |
| Interpersonal Scales (5) | FML, IPP, SAV, SHY, DSF |
| FML | Family Problems- Conflictual family relationships |
| IPP | Interpersonal Passivity- Being unassertive and submissive |
| SAV | Social Avoidance- Avoiding or not enjoying social events |
| SHY | Shyness- Bashful, prone to feel inhibited and anxious around others |
| DSF | Disaffiliativeness- Disliking people and being around them |
| Interest Scales (2) | AES, MEC |
| AES | Aesthetic-Literary Interests- Literature, music, the theater |
| MEC | Mechanical-Physical Interests- Fixing and building things, the outdoors, sports |
| Personality Psychopathology Five (PSY-5) Scales (5) | AGGR-r, PSYC-r, DISC-r, NEGE-r, INTR-r |
| AGGR-r | Aggressiveness-Revised- Instrumental, goal-directed aggression |
| PSYC-r | Psychoticism-Revised- Disconnection from reality |
| DISC-r | Disconstraint-Revised- Under-controlled behavior |
| NEGE-r | Negative Emotionality/Neuroticism-Revised- Anxiety, insecurity, worry, and fear |
| INTR-r | Introversion/Low Positive Emotionality-Revised- Social disengagement and anhedonia |