What is the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-3 (MMPI-3)?

The MMPI-3 is the most widely utilized objective personality measure administered to law enforcement candidates. It is a standardized test with a large body of research to support it. The MMPI-2 aims to identify personality characteristics/structure and the presence of psychopathology.

The test consists of 567 true/false questions. Although you may be tempted to practice taking this test, we strongly advise against it. The MMPI-3 includes validity scales that assess whether candidates are consistent and truthful in their responses. More often than not, we find that candidates have credibility issues and are trying to present themselves in an overly favorable light ("Fake Good" profile), more often than those who exhibit valid profiles and psychopathology.

Our advice ... be truthful and consistent. Don't lie to try to make yourself look better. Read each question slowly and carefully. Don't overthink and look for an underlying meaning in a question. The MMPI-3 is used across the country for pre-employment psychological evaluation of law enforcement candidates for a reason. The best advice is to be honest.