A review of measures used by evaluators in their assessments
A) showed that people taking the MMPI in a custody evaluation had a number of elevated scales compared to the norms for the test
B) the MMPI was a valid test for predicting parenting behaviors or parenting skills
C) custody specific tests such as the Bricklin scales have been demonstrated to be highly valid for predicting parenting behavior because they are custody specific rather than general
D) showed that even though the measures were valid, they were not reliable

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The MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) is a widely used psychological assessment tool. The statement about people taking the MMPI in a custody evaluation having a number of elevated scales compared to the norms for the test suggests that the context of custody evaluation might influence the test results, indicating specific stressors or concerns related to the custody situation. This does not necessarily speak to the validity or reliability of the MMPI in general but highlights how results might differ in specific contexts like custody evaluations.

A Review of Measures Used by Evaluators in Their Assessments