MMPI-2 Interpretation: The case of Larry: This 5-page paper is an interpretation of an MMPI-2 test from a case described in the text MMPI-2 Assessing Personality and Psychopathology, third edition by John R. Graham.
Larry seems to be having some problems that are sufficiently significant to severely disrupt his life and work. He was able to complete the MMPI-2 protocol, but only in brief segments, a total of four testing sessions and seemed agitated during the testing, an indication of anxiety and fear around people or of doing something wrong. He said that he never had had any trouble with the law, but in the military found it difficult to concentrate, sometimes having hallucinations, and at least one suicide attempt.
Larry is has symptoms that make it difficult to live a normal life, and his test scores indicate some extremes that could include a plea for help from professionals (Graham, 2000, 26). He is clinically depressed, fearful, and having trouble sleeping. He is deeply lacking in self-confidence, and seems unable to function in a variety of situations. It is possible that he is prone to substance abuse, although this was not mentioned in the intake.
His high scores on Scales 6, 7, and 8 indicate disturbed thinking, delusions, and the inability to distinguish what is real and what is not. He harbors a high degree of anger and exhibits obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviors, feeling in general unhappy with his life. He is not coping well with the degree of stress that he is experiencing.
Larry is alienated from his family and seems to have a life history of being disconnected with others. He has never dated and is undifferentiated in his sexuality, although he is somewhat preoccupied with sexual fantasies. This is a source of worry for him, never having relationships with women. He has not been popular with others and lacks social skill, a source of great pain. He does not feel as if he is a part ...