What is one purpose of the validity scales of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)?
A) to assess levels of current stressors
B) to check the appropriateness of a particular diagnosis
C) to detect tendencies of test takers to present themselves in a favorable light
D) to distinguish items that incorrectly diagnose from those that correctly diagnose an individual

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The validity scales of the MMPI are specifically designed to detect the extent to which a test taker may be attempting to fake or deceive in order to present themselves in a favorable light, while still maintaining the appearance of a valid test.

What Is One Purpose of the Validity Scales of the Minnesota