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All BUT which of the following are characteristic of a 'random response' profile on the MMPI-2?

A. moderately elevated L scale

B. clinical scales generally elevated with 8/6 having the highest score

C. Low VRIN score

D. K scale near 50

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Hi again,
Again, tricky wording! Since a high VRIN is characteristic of inconsistent or random response (versus low VRIN scores as suggested in c. response), this seems to be the best answer as highlighted in red below.
All BUT which of the following are characteristic of a 'random response' profile on the MMPI-2?

A. Moderately elevated L scale

B. ...

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