What is the age range for the MMPI?

What is the age range for the MMPI?

• A. 12-60
• B. 18+
• C. 16+
• D. 21+

Answer: (B)

The main concept here is who the MMPI is designed to assess. The MMPI-2 and MMPI-2-RF are standardized for adults 18 years and older, so the instrument is intended for adults rather than younger adolescents. There is a separate version for younger people, the MMPI-A, which is designed for ages roughly 14 to 18. Because the standard MMPI targets adults, the age range is 18 and up. The other options include ages that are below adulthood or start too late to cover typical adult clients, and they don’t reflect the intended use of the standard MMPI forms.

The main concept here is who the MMPI is designed to assess. The MMPI-2 and MMPI-2-RF are standardized for adults 18 years and older, so the instrument is intended for adults rather than younger adolescents. There is a separate version for younger people, the MMPI-A, which is designed for ages roughly 14 to 18. Because the standard MMPI targets adults, the age range is 18 and up. The other options include ages that are below adulthood or start too late to cover typical adult clients, and they don’t reflect the intended use of the standard MMPI forms.