Inventory of personal situation

It allows a comprehensive assessment of psychopathology in adults by means of 22 scales. 4 validity scales (inconsistency, infrequency, negative impression and positive impression), 11 clinical scales (somatic complaints, anxiety, anxiety-related disorders, depression, mania, paranoia, schizophrenia, borderline traits, antisocial traits, alcohol problems, and drug problems, 5 scales of treatment considerations (aggression, suicidal ideation, stress, lack of social support and treatment refusal) and two scales of interpersonal relationships (dominance and agreeableness).

The PAI stands out for its clarity of interpretation and the exhaustive information it provides. It also informs about those critical items that require immediate professional attention. The ample amount of clinically relevant information it provides makes it an excellent choice for the assessment of adult psychopathology in multiple contexts.