When Jerome took the MMPI-2, he displayed a pattern of responses that indicated the presence of extreme suspiciousness and feelings of persecution. Jerome most likely had a high score on which clinical subscale of the MMPI-2?
A)mania
B)hysteria
C)paranoia
D)psychopathic deviate

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Jerome's pattern of responses indicating extreme suspiciousness and feelings of persecution aligns with the characteristics measured by the paranoia subscale of the MMPI-2. This subscale assesses levels of trust, suspicion, sensitivity to criticism, and concerns about the loyalty or fidelity of others.

When Jerome Took the MMPI-2, He Displayed a Pattern of Responses