The present report describes clinical data useful in interpreting the meaning of elevations of Scale 5 of the MMPI–A with adolescent girls. Previous commentaries on the clinical significance of such scores have been ambiguous. The present findings suggest that scores which are elevated but still below a T value of 65 on this scale will be associated with acting out in treatment settings.
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