I have discussed the logic behind the MMPI's construction and how items were included several different times already. (please see my posts on page 5 and 7 that discuss rational vs empirical keying approaches to psychometric test construction).

This is a complicated issue that requires advanced understanding of multi variate statistics, linear regression, and the nature of psychiatric diagnosis. This is just the nature of the beast. Hence, why the test was developed and is interpreted by psychologists, not the lay public.   

In general, individual items are NOT evaluated or interpreted.  Let me explain why:

As most people understandably do, you seem to be running on the premise that the questions are face valid indicators of the construct they are measuring. That is, if the question asks about feelings of sadness,  they must be tapping into depression. Right? Well, this is NOT how the mmpi was constructed. The questions that seem like they belong to one type of disorder scale, often do not.  Assignment of questions to a particular scale (Depression, Schizophrenia, Hypochondriasis, etc) was done after the list of questions were normed on clinical groups (idividuals with a particular disorder) and norma groups. The "deviant response" is indicated by individuals already known to have the disorder (the clinical group) who endorsed an item so much more often than a normal population that the item becomes a statistically reliable discriminator of that clinical population from "normal" populations  (i.e.,empirical keying method). It doesn't matter what the content of the question was.[/b] This is why questions with weird content are part of the MMPI. It doesn't really matter what the content of the question was. If it discriminates between groups, it discriminates between groups. Period. That's all we need to know. The item is there because it s a powerful discriminator between groups. Period. Endorsement of the item in the deviant direction identifies the test taker as responding in the "same way" as the a particular clinical criterion group did. In other words, you are taking th test like a person with the disorder. It is not diagnostic in and of itself, but it means you present like that group, and certainly have alot things in common. Item endorsement is aggregate, and after so many deviant endorsements consistent with that group, your T-score is raised on that scale, to point were is is almost impossible that is was done by chance alone (i.e., random error/chance). 

Remember, this is solely based on whether the question discriminates reliably between groups. It doesn't matter what the content of the question was. If it discriminates, it discriminates. Period. Certainly some of the questions are face valid, but the majority actually are not. Trust me, the questions that seem like they belong to one type of disorder scale, often do not, and the normative sample didn't always endorse or deny in the way you think they would have for particular questions. (i.e., questions do not always measure what you think they do). "I tortured animals as a child" was actually endorsed in only one particular disorder, and it it was NOT psychopaths. It was found to be a discriminant question in another disorder and got coded on its scale instead. Since so much of the interpretation of the MMPI is based on statical base rate occurrences, having a thorough clincial interview with the individual before their evaluation is very important.  The clinician needs to take into account many environmental factors that have the potential to raises scores on the mmpi artificially. Hence, the MMPI s never interpreted totally blindly, without knowing about the person, their history, and their current circumstances.

Personalty traits and levels of psychopathology, particular measures of anti-social and psychopathic traits, are extremely important to consider when hiring individual for positions where they have a great deal of authority over others, and where they are responsible for the life and well being of others. I am sure you would agree on this issue, no?

lawlizard wrote on Oct 18^th, 2008 at 7:58pm:


There is no "baseline correct."  Uniform T-score transformations are made for each scale, with the mean being 50 and standard deviations being 10.  Therefore, a theoretically "normal profile" then would be a profile where T-scores on each of the 10 clinical scales are between 46 and 64. Within one standard deviation of the overall mean. As you can see, the range is quite large there.  So no, there is no mean, or "average" profile.  Is this what you mean? Also, all individuals who interpret MMPIs are licensed clinical psychologists who hold Ph.Ds.  There are no "used car salesmen" with undergrad degrees in psych doing these evals.

Second, the term "Personality Inventory" in MMPI is somewhat of a misomer.  In reality, we are are examining levels of psychopathology, which can and do change over time. Infact, the  MMPI is frequently given periodically during the course of therapy to see if behavior change and symptom reduction is occurring.

However, what also might be occurring is that the characteristics amenable to one job, may be actually contraindicated in another. Or, one job, or one department is simply more strict about their criteria and judgments about "fitness for duty. " I doubt the actual profile of these individuals is changing all that significantly.

PSYCH1 i took this test online, i looked at the scores which are below, does the mmpi work with the big 5? well here it is , have a look.

P-NEO Narrative Report
NOTE: The report sent to your computer screen upon the completion of the IPIP-NEO is only a temporary web page. When you exit your web browser you will not be able to return to this URL to re-access your report. No copies of the report are sent to anyone. If you want a permanent copy of the report, you must save the web page to your hard drive or a diskette, and/or print the report while you are still viewing it in your web browser. If you choose to save your report, naming it with an .htm extension (example: Myreport.htm) as you save it may help you to read it into a web browser later. If you choose to print the report, selecting landscape orientation for your paper will display the graphs properly. Using portrait orientation (normally the default for printers) will cause the graphs to wrap around and render them unreadable. 
This report compares iraqvet from the country USA to other adult men. (The name used in this report is either a nickname chosen by the person taking the test, or, if a valid nickname was not chosen, a random nickname generated by the program.) 
This report estimates the individual's level on each of the five broad personality domains of the Five-Factor Model. The description of each one of the five broad domains is followed by a more detailed description of personality according to the six subdomains that comprise each domain. 
A note on terminology. Personality traits describe, relative to other people, the frequency or intensity of a person's feelings, thoughts, or behaviors. Possession of a trait is therefore a matter of degree. We might describe two individuals as extraverts, but still see one as more extraverted than the other. This report uses expressions such as "extravert" or "high in extraversion" to describe someone who is likely to be seen by others as relatively extraverted. The computer program that generates this report classifies you as low, average, or high in a trait according to whether your score is approximately in the lowest 30%, middle 40%, or highest 30% of scores obtained by people of your sex and roughly your age. Your numerical scores are reported and graphed as percentile estimates. For example, a score of "60" means that your level on that trait is estimated to be higher than 60% of persons of your sex and age. 
Please keep in mind that "low," "average," and "high" scores on a personality test are neither absolutely good nor bad. A particular level on any trait will probably be neutral or irrelevant for a great many activites, be helpful for accomplishing some things, and detrimental for accomplishing other things. As with any personality inventory, scores and descriptions can only approximate an individual's actual personality. High and low score descriptions are usually accurate, but average scores close to the low or high boundaries might misclassify you as only average. On each set of six subdomain scales it is somewhat uncommon but certainly possible to score high in some of the subdomains and low in the others. In such cases more attention should be paid to the subdomain scores than to the broad domain score. Questions about the accuracy of your results are best resolved by showing your report to people who know you well. 
John A. Johnson wrote descriptions of the five domains and thirty subdomains. These descriptions are based on an extensive reading of the scientific literature on personality measurement. Although Dr. Johnson would like to be acknowledged as the author of these materials if they are reproduced, he has placed them in the public domain. 
Extraversion
Extraversion is marked by pronounced engagement with the external world. Extraverts enjoy being with people, are full of energy, and often experience positive emotions. They tend to be enthusiastic, action-oriented, individuals who are likely to say "Yes!" or "Let's go!" to opportunities for excitement. In groups they like to talk, assert themselves, and draw attention to themselves. 
Introverts lack the exuberance, energy, and activity levels of extraverts. They tend to be quiet, low-key, deliberate, and disengaged from the social world. Their lack of social involvement should not be interpreted as shyness or depression; the introvert simply needs less stimulation than an extravert and prefers to be alone. The independence and reserve of the introvert is sometimes mistaken as unfriendliness or arrogance. In reality, an introvert who scores high on the agreeableness dimension will not seek others out but will be quite pleasant when approached. 
Domain/Facet........... Score 0--------90--------99 
EXTRAVERSION...............69 ********************************************************************* 
..Friendliness.............91 *********** 
..Gregariousness...........74 ************************************************************************** 
..Assertiveness............74 ************************************************************************** 
..Activity Level...........64 **************************************************************** 
..Excitement-Seeking.......24 ************************ 
..Cheerfulness.............47 *********************************************** 
Your score on Extraversion is high, indicating you are sociable, outgoing, energetic, and lively. You prefer to be around people much of the time.
Extraversion Facets
•      Friendliness. Friendly people genuinely like other people and openly demonstrate positive feelings toward others. They make friends quickly and it is easy for them to form close, intimate relationships. Low scorers on Friendliness are not necessarily cold and hostile, but they do not reach out to others and are perceived as distant and reserved. Your level of friendliness is high. 
•      Gregariousness. Gregarious people find the company of others pleasantly stimulating and rewarding. They enjoy the excitement of crowds. Low scorers tend to feel overwhelmed by, and therefore actively avoid, large crowds. They do not necessarily dislike being with people sometimes, but their need for privacy and time to themselves is much greater than for individuals who score high on this scale. Your level of gregariousness is high. 
•      Assertiveness. High scorers Assertiveness like to speak out, take charge, and direct the activities of others. They tend to be leaders in groups. Low scorers tend not to talk much and let others control the activities of groups. Your level of assertiveness is high. 
•      Activity Level. Active individuals lead fast-paced, busy lives. They move about quickly, energetically, and vigorously, and they are involved in many activities. People who score low on this scale follow a slower and more leisurely, relaxed pace. Your activity level is average. 
•      Excitement-Seeking. High scorers on this scale are easily bored without high levels of stimulation. They love bright lights and hustle and bustle. They are likely to take risks and seek thrills. Low scorers are overwhelmed by noise and commotion and are adverse to thrill-seeking. Your level of excitement-seeking is low. 
•      Cheerfulness. This scale measures positive mood and feelings, not negative emotions (which are a part of the Neuroticism domain). Persons who score high on this scale typically experience a range of positive feelings, including happiness, enthusiasm, optimism, and joy. Low scorers are not as prone to such energetic, high spirits. Your level of positive emotions is average. 
Agreeableness
Agreeableness reflects individual differences in concern with cooperation and social harmony. Agreeable individuals value getting along with others. They are therefore considerate, friendly, generous, helpful, and willing to compromise their interests with others'. Agreeable people also have an optimistic view of human nature. They believe people are basically honest, decent, and trustworthy. 
Disagreeable individuals place self-interest above getting along with others. They are generally unconcerned with others' well-being, and therefore are unlikely to extend themselves for other people. Sometimes their skepticism about others' motives causes them to be suspicious, unfriendly, and uncooperative. 
Agreeableness is obviously advantageous for attaining and maintaining popularity. Agreeable people are better liked than disagreeable people. On the other hand, agreeableness is not useful in situations that require tough or absolute objective decisions. Disagreeable people can make excellent scientists, critics, or soldiers. 
Domain/Facet........... Score 0--------90--------99 
AGREEABLENESS..............75 *************************************************************************** 
..Trust....................65 ***************************************************************** 
..Morality.................80   
..Altruism.................63 *************************************************************** 
..Cooperation..............76 **************************************************************************** 
..Modesty..................37 ************************************* 
..Sympathy.................78 ****************************************************************************** 
Your high level of Agreeableness indicates a strong interest in others' needs and well-being. You are pleasant, sympathetic, and cooperative.
Agreeableness Facets
•      Trust. A person with high trust assumes that most people are fair, honest, and have good intentions. Persons low in trust see others as selfish, devious, and potentially dangerous. Your level of trust is average. 
•      Morality. High scorers on this scale see no need for pretense or manipulation when dealing with others and are therefore candid, frank, and sincere. Low scorers believe that a certain amount of deception in social relationships is necessary. People find it relatively easy to relate to the straightforward high-scorers on this scale. They generally find it more difficult to relate to the unstraightforward low-scorers on this scale. It should be made clear that low scorers are not unprincipled or immoral; they are simply more guarded and less willing to openly reveal the whole truth. Your level of morality is high. 
•      Altruism. Altruistic people find helping other people genuinely rewarding. Consequently, they are generally willing to assist those who are in need. Altruistic people find that doing things for others is a form of self-fulfillment rather than self-sacrifice. Low scorers on this scale do not particularly like helping those in need. Requests for help feel like an imposition rather than an opportunity for self-fulfillment. Your level of altruism is average. 
•      Cooperation. Individuals who score high on this scale dislike confrontations. They are perfectly willing to compromise or to deny their own needs in order to get along with others. Those who score low on this scale are more likely to intimidate others to get their way. Your level of compliance is high. 
•      Modesty. High scorers on this scale do not like to claim that they are better than other people. In some cases this attitude may derive from low self-confidence or self-esteem. Nonetheless, some people with high self-esteem find immodesty unseemly. Those who are willing to describe themselves as superior tend to be seen as disagreeably arrogant by other people. Your level of modesty is average. 
•      Sympathy. People who score high on this scale are tenderhearted and compassionate. They feel the pain of others vicariously and are easily moved to pity. Low scorers are not affected strongly by human suffering. They pride themselves on making objective judgments based on reason. They are more concerned with truth and impartial justice than with mercy. Your level of tender-mindedness is high. 
Conscientiousness
Conscientiousness concerns the way in which we control, regulate, and direct our impulses. Impulses are not inherently bad; occasionally time constraints require a snap decision, and acting on our first impulse can be an effective response. Also, in times of play rather than work, acting spontaneously and impulsively can be fun. Impulsive individuals can be seen by others as colorful, fun-to-be-with, and zany. 
Nonetheless, acting on impulse can lead to trouble in a number of ways. Some impulses are antisocial. Uncontrolled antisocial acts not only harm other members of society, but also can result in retribution toward the perpetrator of such impulsive acts. Another problem with impulsive acts is that they often produce immediate rewards but undesirable, long-term consequences. Examples include excessive socializing that leads to being fired from one's job, hurling an insult that causes the breakup of an important relationship, or using pleasure-inducing drugs that eventually destroy one's health. 
Impulsive behavior, even when not seriously destructive, diminishes a person's effectiveness in significant ways. Acting impulsively disallows contemplating alternative courses of action, some of which would have been wiser than the impulsive choice. Impulsivity also sidetracks people during projects that require organized sequences of steps or stages. Accomplishments of an impulsive person are therefore small, scattered, and inconsistent. 
A hallmark of intelligence, what potentially separates human beings from earlier life forms, is the ability to think about future consequences before acting on an impulse. Intelligent activity involves contemplation of long-range goals, organizing and planning routes to these goals, and persisting toward one's goals in the face of short-lived impulses to the contrary. The idea that intelligence involves impulse control is nicely captured by the term prudence, an alternative label for the Conscientiousness domain. Prudent means both wise and cautious. Persons who score high on the Conscientiousness scale are, in fact, perceived by others as intelligent. 
The benefits of high conscientiousness are obvious. Conscientious individuals avoid trouble and achieve high levels of success through purposeful planning and persistence. They are also positively regarded by others as intelligent and reliable. On the negative side, they can be compulsive perfectionists and workaholics. Furthermore, extremely conscientious individuals might be regarded as stuffy and boring. Unconscientious people may be criticized for their unreliability, lack of ambition, and failure to stay within the lines, but they will experience many short-lived pleasures and they will never be called stuffy. 
Domain/Facet........... Score 0--------90--------99 
CONSCIENTIOUSNESS..........69 ********************************************************************* 
..Self-Efficacy............70 ********************************************************************** 
..Orderliness..............54 ****************************************************** 
..Dutifulness..............75 *************************************************************************** 
..Achievement-Striving.....48 ************************************************ 
..Self-Discipline..........73 ************************************************************************* 
..Cautiousness.............67 ******************************************************************* 
Your score on Conscientiousness is high. This means you set clear goals and pursue them with determination. People regard you as reliable and hard-working.
Conscientiousness Facets
•      Self-Efficacy. Self-Efficacy describes confidence in one's ability to accomplish things. High scorers believe they have the intelligence (common sense), drive, and self-control necessary for achieving success. Low scorers do not feel effective, and may have a sense that they are not in control of their lives. Your level of self-efficacy is high. 
•      Orderliness. Persons with high scores on orderliness are well-organized. They like to live according to routines and schedules. They keep lists and make plans. Low scorers tend to be disorganized and scattered. Your level of orderliness is average. 
•      Dutifulness. This scale reflects the strength of a person's sense of duty and obligation. Those who score high on this scale have a strong sense of moral obligation. Low scorers find contracts, rules, and regulations overly confining. They are likely to be seen as unreliable or even irresponsible. Your level of dutifulness is high. 
•      Achievement-Striving. Individuals who score high on this scale strive hard to achieve excellence. Their drive to be recognized as successful keeps them on track toward their lofty goals. They often have a strong sense of direction in life, but extremely high scores may be too single-minded and obsessed with their work. Low scorers are content to get by with a minimal amount of work, and might be seen by others as lazy. Your level of achievement striving is average. 
•      Self-Discipline. Self-discipline-what many people call will-power-refers to the ability to persist at difficult or unpleasant tasks until they are completed. People who possess high self-discipline are able to overcome reluctance to begin tasks and stay on track despite distractions. Those with low self-discipline procrastinate and show poor follow-through, often failing to complete tasks-even tasks they want very much to complete. Your level of self-discipline is high. 
•      Cautiousness. Cautiousness describes the disposition to think through possibilities before acting. High scorers on the Cautiousness scale take their time when making decisions. Low scorers often say or do first thing that comes to mind without deliberating alternatives and the probable consequences of those alternatives. Your level of cautiousness is average. 
Neuroticism
Freud originally used the term neurosis to describe a condition marked by mental distress, emotional suffering, and an inability to cope effectively with the normal demands of life. He suggested that everyone shows some signs of neurosis, but that we differ in our degree of suffering and our specific symptoms of distress. Today neuroticism refers to the tendency to experience negative feelings. Those who score high on Neuroticism may experience primarily one specific negative feeling such as anxiety, anger, or depression, but are likely to experience several of these emotions. People high in neuroticism are emotionally reactive. They respond emotionally to events that would not affect most people, and their reactions tend to be more intense than normal. They are more likely to interpret ordinary situations as threatening, and minor frustrations as hopelessly difficult. Their negative emotional reactions tend to persist for unusually long periods of time, which means they are often in a bad mood. These problems in emotional regulation can diminish a neurotic's ability to think clearly, make decisions, and cope effectively with stress. 
At the other end of the scale, individuals who score low in neuroticism are less easily upset and are less emotionally reactive. They tend to be calm, emotionally stable, and free from persistent negative feelings. Freedom from negative feelings does not mean that low scorers experience a lot of positive feelings; frequency of positive emotions is a component of the Extraversion domain. 
Domain/Facet........... Score 0--------90--------99 
NEUROTICISM................9 ********* 
..Anxiety..................18 ****************** 
..Anger....................38 ************************************** 
..Depression...............7 ******* 
..Self-Consciousness.......20 ******************** 
..Immoderation.............1 * 
..Vulnerability............24 ************************ 
Your score on Neuroticism is low, indicating that you are exceptionally calm, composed and unflappable. You do not react with intense emotions, even to situations that most people would describe as stressful.
Neuroticism Facets
•      Anxiety. The "fight-or-flight" system of the brain of anxious individuals is too easily and too often engaged. Therefore, people who are high in anxiety often feel like something dangerous is about to happen. They may be afraid of specific situations or be just generally fearful. They feel tense, jittery, and nervous. Persons low in Anxiety are generally calm and fearless. Your level of anxiety is low. 
•      Anger. Persons who score high in Anger feel enraged when things do not go their way. They are sensitive about being treated fairly and feel resentful and bitter when they feel they are being cheated. This scale measures the tendency to feel angry; whether or not the person expresses annoyance and hostility depends on the individual's level on Agreeableness. Low scorers do not get angry often or easily. Your level of anger is average. 
•      Depression. This scale measures the tendency to feel sad, dejected, and discouraged. High scorers lack energy and have difficult initiating activities. Low scorers tend to be free from these depressive feelings. Your level of depression is low. 
•      Self-Consciousness. Self-conscious individuals are sensitive about what others think of them. Their concern about rejection and ridicule cause them to feel shy and uncomfortable abound others. They are easily embarrassed and often feel ashamed. Their fears that others will criticize or make fun of them are exaggerated and unrealistic, but their awkwardness and discomfort may make these fears a self-fulfilling prophecy. Low scorers, in contrast, do not suffer from the mistaken impression that everyone is watching and judging them. They do not feel nervous in social situations. Your level or self-consciousness is low. 
•      Immoderation. Immoderate individuals feel strong cravings and urges that they have have difficulty resisting. They tend to be oriented toward short-term pleasures and rewards rather than long- term consequences. Low scorers do not experience strong, irresistible cravings and consequently do not find themselves tempted to overindulge. Your level of immoderation is low. 
•      Vulnerability. High scorers on Vulnerability experience panic, confusion, and helplessness when under pressure or stress. Low scorers feel more poised, confident, and clear-thinking when stressed. Your level of vulnerability is low. 
Openness to Experience
Openness to Experience describes a dimension of cognitive style that distinguishes imaginative, creative people from down-to-earth, conventional people. Open people are intellectually curious, appreciative of art, and sensitive to beauty. They tend to be, compared to closed people, more aware of their feelings. They tend to think and act in individualistic and nonconforming ways. Intellectuals typically score high on Openness to Experience; consequently, this factor has also been called Culture or Intellect. Nonetheless, Intellect is probably best regarded as one aspect of openness to experience. Scores on Openness to Experience are only modestly related to years of education and scores on standard intelligent tests. 
Another characteristic of the open cognitive style is a facility for thinking in symbols and abstractions far removed from concrete experience. Depending on the individual's specific intellectual abilities, this symbolic cognition may take the form of mathematical, logical, or geometric thinking, artistic and metaphorical use of language, music composition or performance, or one of the many visual or performing arts. People with low scores on openness to experience tend to have narrow, common interests. They prefer the plain, straightforward, and obvious over the complex, ambiguous, and subtle. They may regard the arts and sciences with suspicion, regarding these endeavors as abstruse or of no practical use. Closed people prefer familiarity over novelty; they are conservative and resistant to change. 
Openness is often presented as healthier or more mature by psychologists, who are often themselves open to experience. However, open and closed styles of thinking are useful in different environments. The intellectual style of the open person may serve a professor well, but research has shown that closed thinking is related to superior job performance in police work, sales, and a number of service occupations. 
Domain/Facet........... Score 0--------90--------99 
OPENNESS TO EXPERIENCE.....6 ****** 
..Imagination..............0 
..Artistic Interests.......5 ***** 
..Emotionality.............22 ********************** 
..Adventurousness..........45 ********************************************* 
..Intellect................25 ************************* 
..Liberalism...............33 ********************************* 
Your score on Openness to Experience is low, indicating you like to think in plain and simple terms. Others describe you as down-to-earth, practical, and conservative.
Openness Facets
•      Imagination. To imaginative individuals, the real world is often too plain and ordinary. High scorers on this scale use fantasy as a way of creating a richer, more interesting world. Low scorers are on this scale are more oriented to facts than fantasy. Your level of imagination is low. 
•      Artistic Interests. High scorers on this scale love beauty, both in art and in nature. They become easily involved and absorbed in artistic and natural events. They are not necessarily artistically trained nor talented, although many will be. The defining features of this scale are interest in, and appreciation of natural and artificial beauty. Low scorers lack aesthetic sensitivity and interest in the arts. Your level of artistic interests is low. 
•      Emotionality. Persons high on Emotionality have good access to and awareness of their own feelings. Low scorers are less aware of their feelings and tend not to express their emotions openly. Your level of emotionality is low. 
•      Adventurousness. High scorers on adventurousness are eager to try new activities, travel to foreign lands, and experience different things. They find familiarity and routine boring, and will take a new route home just because it is different. Low scorers tend to feel uncomfortable with change and prefer familiar routines. Your level of adventurousness is average. 
•      Intellect. Intellect and artistic interests are the two most important, central aspects of openness to experience. High scorers on Intellect love to play with ideas. They are open-minded to new and unusual ideas, and like to debate intellectual issues. They enjoy riddles, puzzles, and brain teasers. Low scorers on Intellect prefer dealing with either people or things rather than ideas. They regard intellectual exercises as a waste of time. Intellect should not be equated with intelligence. Intellect is an intellectual style, not an intellectual ability, although high scorers on Intellect score slightly higher than low-Intellect individuals on standardized intelligence tests. Your level of intellect is low. 
•      Liberalism. Psychological liberalism refers to a readiness to challenge authority, convention, and traditional values. In its most extreme form, psychological liberalism can even represent outright hostility toward rules, sympathy for law-breakers, and love of ambiguity, chaos, and disorder. Psychological conservatives prefer the security and stability brought by conformity to tradition. Psychological liberalism and conservatism are not identical to political affiliation, but certainly incline individuals toward certain political parties. Your level of liberalism is average. 

IraqVet:

In short, no. The purpose of the NEO-PI is much different than the MMPI. As I mentioned before, the term "Personality Inventory" in Minnesota Mulitphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is rather misleading.  It's really looking at psychopathology, adjustment, and attitudes.  It not necessarily meant as a descriptive narrative of personality in normal populations, as the NEO-PI is. The NEO-PI is cool but is based on this five factors theory of personality.  Its strongly supported though. But you will notice the MMPI is totally atheoretical. Its totally emprical.  That is, there are no theories of personality of psychopathology underlying it.   
                                   HOWEVER
Factor analytic studies of the MMPI over the years have reveal that it is indeed tapping into essentially five factors. These are labeled as the "PSY 5 Scales." Harkness and McNulty developed a dimensional model of personality from quantitative studies of key personality and personality disorder descriptors (1994). The constructs that emerged from these studies are Aggressiveness (AGGR), Psychoticism (PSYC), Disconstraint (DISC), Negative Emotionality/Neuroticism (NEGE), and Introversion/Low Positive Emotionality (INTR). You will notice that these descriptors are very very similar to the Five factors of personality that Costa and McCrea used as the theoretical basis for the development of the NEO-PI. These dimensions (the PSY 5 Scales) can presented in the MMPI score report.  They provide an interesting, although clinically uninformative summary of a persons personality style.

Yes, well, considering the types of personalities law enforcement attracts, I'm sure a lack of interest in art and poetry is not outside the norm for this population..... Im not sure id want my arresting officer to read me Miranda in Highku form....

I am not sure where you got these, but only a couple of these are actual items on the test.  More importantly, the MMPI-2 items are copyrighted by UM Press and Pearson and should not be posted in the public domain for various ethical and legal reasons.

the bottem line is if you dont know how they are scored, unless you do your online and book research then what in hell are ppl going to do with a few of these? you said it yourself need scoring and the whole test. I talked to my aunt, she said most the ones i read off  this site are on there, although she did tell me just to tell the truth, i am going to to that regardless, i dont have anything to hide, i had a top secret clearence in the military, i sat with a shrink for 3 hours to get cleared but never did the scan tron shit lol