Over-Reporting
Definition
A pattern suggesting reports of difficulties that require evaluation for exaggeration and alternative explanations.
Related terms
- Base Rate Score
- An MCMI-specific score transformation requiring the relevant scale and clinical framework.
- Response Validity
- The extent to which responding supports the intended interpretation; concerns can have different explanations.
- Self-Report Inventory
- A measure based on the assessed person’s responses, interpreted with relevant validity and contextual information.
- T-Score
- A standardised score metric; interpretation depends on the instrument and reference distribution.
- Under-Reporting
- A pattern suggesting minimisation or unusually favourable presentation, without proving intent by itself.