Standardized on a nationally representative sample of 1,000 adults, with data for various clinical groups, older adults, college students, and African Americans
Benefit
Assesses psychopathological syndromes, providing easy-to-interpret information that's useful in diagnosis and treatment planning
This widely used self-report inventory is an excellent measure of adult psychopathology. It includes 344 items, written at a fourth-grade reading level, covering 22 nonoverlapping scales:
Clinical Scales
Somatic Complaints
Anxiety
Anxiety-Related Disorders
Depression
Mania
Paranoia
Schizophrenia
Borderline Features
Antisocial Features
Alcohol Problems
Drug Problems
Treatment Scales
Aggression
Suicidal Ideation
Stress
Nonsupport
Treatment Rejection
Interpersonal Scales
Dominance
Warmth
Validity Scales
Inconsistency
Infrequency
Negative Impression
Positive Impression
Ten of these scales contain conceptually derived subscales that permit more detailed interpretation. A convenient Profile Form lets you quickly plot scores, and a Critical Items Form alerts you to behavior or psychopathology that warrants immediate attention.
The PAI gives you a wealth of clinically relevant information in an easy-to-interpret format.
This widely used self-report inventory is an excellent measure of adult psychopathology. It includes 344 items, written at a fourth-grade reading level, covering 22 nonoverlapping scales:
Clinical Scales
Somatic Complaints
Anxiety
Anxiety-Related Disorders
Depression
Mania
Paranoia
Schizophrenia
Borderline Features
Antisocial Features
Alcohol Problems
Drug Problems
Treatment Scales
Aggression
Suicidal Ideation
Stress
Nonsupport
Treatment Rejection
Interpersonal Scales
Dominance
Warmth
Validity Scales
Inconsistency
Infrequency
Negative Impression
Positive Impression
Ten of these scales contain conceptually derived subscales that permit more detailed interpretation. A convenient Profile Form lets you quickly plot scores, and a Critical Items Form alerts you to behavior or psychopathology that warrants immediate attention.
The PAI gives you a wealth of clinically relevant information in an easy-to-interpret format.
