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Are there different norms used for the different settings?

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Are there different norms used for the different settings?

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There are different norms used for the MMPI-2 and MMPI-A. The normative sample of the MMPI-2 consists of 2,600 individuals, age 18 or older, who were selected as a representative sample of Americans. The three Minnesota Reports for adults (Adult Clinical System, Forensic, and Personnel Reports use the same normative sample. However, in some settings (Personnel) data on specific personnel applications are also provided. In all settings, there are specific frequency data provided to aid in the interpretation of the report by providing an empirical perspective with which to compare profiles. The MMPI-A norms that are used for adolescents were obtained on a national sample of adolescents between 14-18 years of age. There were 805 boys and 815 girls from 8 regions of the United States.