MCMI

It is a psychiatric test and informs about the personality characteristics and psychopathology. It targets adults aged eighteen and above and have a reading level of at least a fifth grade and seeking mental services. It has 175 true or false statements and typically takes under thirty minutes. It can be taken online.

The test is brief compared with other personality inventories and has a strong theoretical base. Some psychologists prefer it because administration and scoring are simple and the length is shorter than many personality tests.

The inventory includes fourteen personality disorder scales and ten clinical syndrome scales, which help identify the possibility of a personality disorder or a clinical condition such as depression or anxiety.
MCMI is not a quiz for general use. It is a psychometric test scored against validity scales and norms. It may be recommended when difficulties are hindering relationships and daily life.

Instructions for Taking the MCMI Test

There are 175 statements in total.
• It typically takes thirty to forty minutes to complete.
• If a statement has been true from adolescence until now, mark true, otherwise mark false.
• Some statements refer to the past one or two weeks and include words such as lately, recently or few weeks ago. If these words are not present, answer for your general personality.
• Respond to every statement.
• A clinical psychologist will score your responses and prepare a detailed report.
• For those under eighteen, guardian consent is required.