MMPI-A Considerations While the interpretations for adults with elevated Scale 3 can also be made with adolescents, they should be done with caution because of ques- tions related to questionable validity with this population. In particular, the Harris- Lingoes subscales can help to clarify the meanings of scale elevations. Females (but not males) are still likely to have somatic complaints in response to stress. Males were more likely to have both school problems (check A-sch/School Problems content scale) and a history of suicidal ideation and gestures. However, Scale 3 is rarely a high point among adolescent males.