Oh my, do I understand Luce. I have Aspergers - and for those who might take the time to point out that Aspergers isn't a 'thing' any longer it's now called 'high functioning autism', thanks but I know.

Anyway, even the simplest questions on psych tests send me reeling. Take for instance this one from the MCMI (though it could have been any test): "Lately, my strength seems to be draining out of me, even in the mornings." First, let's define 'lately'. No, it isn't what the word 'lately' means to me because it is meaningless to me. I think in terms of concrete or objective terms. If I wake up with no strength, is it because it drained out of me or because there was nothing to drain in the first place? Since the goal of the test is to communicate, then what the test administrator thinks and how he or she interprets my answer is crucial...so let me try to ascertain how they think before I answer.

Or a more technical example from the MMPI-2... these answers are suppose to vary; they are part of a subscale called the K-test designed to identify lying.

Q157 (T) What others think of me does not bother me.
The question is too vague. What you think of me is none of my business is usually a good policy and my personal pov. But if the administrator of this test thinks I'm lying, it will effect my disability and as a result, my ability to survive.
Q158 (T) It makes me uncomfortable to pull a stunt at a party even when others are doing the same sort of things.
I am uncomfortable at parties period. I go only when they are unavoidable. Whether others are doing something or not is a non-issue – I don't care.
Q83 (T) I have very few quarrels with members of my family.
I don't speak to the vast majority of my family so there are no quarrels.


Anyway...do hate psych tests. Give me a structured interview every time.