Desirability Index (Y)
Similar to the Disclosure Index, the Desirability Index is also a measure of defensive responding. Scores above BR 75 indicate the individual has presented in a manner that is unusually moral, interpersonally attractive, extremely emotionally stable, highly gregarious, organized, and with a high respect for the rules of society. Progressively higher scores suggest that the person is concealing crucial details regarding psychological or interpersonal difficulties. However, this is not a particularly good scale and should be interpreted with caution.