Inventario PAI (Personality Assessment Inventory) Morey (1991)

1. My friends are there for me if I need them.

2. I have internal struggles that cause me problems
3. My health conditions have restricted my activities
4. I am so tense in certain situations that I have great difficulty in handling it.
5. I have to do some things in a certain way, otherwise I get nervous.
6. Most of the time I am sad for no reason
7. I often think and speak so fast that other people can't follow me.
8. Almost everyone I know can be trusted.
9. From time to time I lose my memory completely.
10. I have some ideas that others think are odd
11. I usually behaved/behaved well at school.
12. My health is very good for my age.
13. I am a very sociable person
14. I can change my mood very suddenly
15. Sometimes I feel guilty about how much I drink (alcohol).
16. I am at ease in situations where I have to lead others.
17. My attitude about myself changes a lot
18. I have a pretty bad temper.
19. My relationships have been tormented
20. Sometimes I wish I was dead
21. People are afraid of my humour.
22. Sometimes I use drugs to feel better.
23. I have tried almost every kind of drug
24. Sometimes I let things of little importance bother me a lot.
25. I often have trouble concentrating because I am nervous.
26. I am often afraid of putting my foot in my mouth and saying the wrong
thing.
27. I think I've made a bad impression on everyone.
28. I have many brilliant ideas.
29. Some people who want to hurt me.
30. I don't seem to relate to people very well.
31. I have borrowed money knowing that I would not pay it back.
32. Most of the time I feel good.
33. I often feel uneasy.
34. I keep reliving something terrible that happened to me.
35. Most of the time I don't feel well, I have no energy.
36. I can be very demanding when I want things done quickly.
37. Usually people treat me fairly.
38. My thinking has become confused
39. I love to do dangerous things
40. My favourite poet is Ruperto Milanés.
41. Most of the people around me are there when I need them.
42. I need to make some major changes in my life.
43. I have had illnesses that doctors could not explain.
44. I can't do some things well because of nervousness.
45. I have strong impulses and struggle to control them.
46. I have forgotten what it is to be happy.
47. I put so many responsibilities on myself that I can't cope with
them.
48. I have to be alert to the possibility of people being unfaithful
to me.
49. I have almost no memory of my childhood.
50. Sometimes other people put ideas in my head.
51. I have done things that were not really legal.
52. My health problems are very complicated.
53. I find it easy to find new friends.
54. My moods become very intense or strong.
55. I have problems controlling my drinking.
56. I am a born leader.
57. Sometimes I feel terribly empty inside.
58. I never have problems because of my temper.
59. I want certain people to know that they have hurt me.
60. I have thought of ways I can kill myself.
61. Sometimes I get angry and completely out of control.
62. People have told me I have a drug problem.
63. Drug use has caused me health problems.
64. I do not take criticism well.
65. I often find it difficult to have fun because I worry about
things.
66. I have exaggerated fears.
67. Sometimes I feel like I am worthless.
68. I have some special talents that few others have.
69. Some people do things to make me look bad.
70. I don't have much to say to anyone.
71. I take advantage of others if given the opportunity.
72. I suffer from a lot of pain.
73. I worry so much that sometimes I feel like I'm going to faint.
74. Thoughts about my past often bother me when I am thinking
about something else.
75. I have no trouble sleeping
76. I get very irritated when people try to prevent me from
achieving my goals.
77. I seem to have as much luck in life as anyone else.
78. My ideas sometimes confuse me.
79. I do a lot of dangerous things for the sheer pleasure of it.
80. Sometimes I receive advertisements in the mail or e-mail that
I really don't want.
81. If I have problems, I have someone to talk to
82. I have to change some of my things, even if it hurts.
83. Parts of my body have become numb at times, without
knowing why.
84. Sometimes I am afraid for no reason.
85. It bothers me when things are out of place.
86. Everything seems to require a great deal of effort.
87. My friends are not able to keep up with all my social
activities.
88. Most people have good intentions
89. From the day I was born I was destined to be unhappy.
90. Sometimes it seems that my thoughts are produced out loud
so that others can hear them.
91. I have done some things that were not entirely legal.
92. It's a struggle for me to do things with the medical problems I
have.
93. I like to meet new people.
94. At times he acted impulsively.
95. There have been times when I have had to limit my drinking.
96. I would be good at a job where I told others what to do.
97. I am very worried that other people will abandon me.
98. When I get angry with other strangers in the street, I let them
know.
99. Some people who were once good friends have become bad
friends with me.
100. I have planned how to kill myself.
101. Sometimes I am very violent.
102. Drug use has caused me money problems.
103. I am unable to control my drug use.
104. Sometimes I complain too much.
105. I am often so worried and nervous that I can hardly stand it.
106. I get very nervous when I have to do something in front of
others.
107. I don't feel like making any more effort.
108. My plans will make me famous one day.
109. The people around me are faithful to me.
110. I am a loner.
111. I would do anything if they paid me enough.
112. I am in good health.
113. Sometimes I feel dizzy when I have been under heavy
pressure.
114. The memory of a bad experience has affected me for a long
time.
115. It is rare to have any difficulty sleeping.
116. Sometimes I get irritated because other people don't share
my plans.
117. I have given much but received little in return.
118. Sometimes I find it difficult to differentiate one thought from
another.
119. Sometimes I behave in a wild and senseless way.
120. My favourite sport to watch on TV is high jumping.
121. People I know care about me.
122. I need help to deal with the important issues.
123. On one occasion my legs were so weak that I couldn't walk.
124. I often have the feeling that something bad is about to
happen.
125. I can relax even when my house is a mess.
126. Nothing seems to give me much pleasure.
127. Sometimes my ideas move quickly.
128. People usually hide their intentions.
129. I have severe psychological problems that started suddenly.
130. Others can read my thoughts.
131. I have never been in conflict with the law.
132. My medical problems always seem difficult to solve
133. I am a welcoming person.
134. I don't control my mood very well.
135. Drinking seems to cause problems in my relationships with
others.
136. I find it hard to defend myself without help.
137. I often wonder what I should do with my life.
138. I'm not afraid to shout at someone to make them understand
me.
139. When I am very angry I often do things to hurt myself.
140. Recently I have been thinking about suicide.
141. Sometimes I break things when I am angry.
142. I never use illegal drugs.
143. Sometimes I do things so impulsively that I get into trouble.
144. Sometimes I am too impatient
145. My friends say I worry a lot.
146. They don't scare me easily.
147. No matter how hard I try, I can't get it right.
148. I think I have the answers to some important questions.
149. Some people try to stop me from progressing.
150. I have no close relations with anyone.
151. I think of myself first and foremost and let others take care of
themselves.
152. I hardly ever complain about how I feel physically.
153. I often feel my heart pounding or find it hard to breathe when
under pressure.
154. I can't seem to forget anything from the past.
155. I am moving slower than usual.
156. I have big plans and it irritates me when people try to get in
the way of them.
157. People don't appreciate what I have done for them.
158. Sometimes it feels like someone is blocking my thoughts.
159. I like to drive very fast.
160. Most people look forward to going to the dentist.
161. Most people don't know how much I suffer.
162. I have a lot of financial problems.
163. Recently there have been many changes in my life.
164. There is little stability in my house.
165. Things are not going well in my family.
166. I have lost interest in the things I used to enjoy.
167. My friends cannot catch up with me in social activities.
168. People generally do not hide their true motives.
169. I spend most of my time in solitude.
170. I heard voices that no one else could hear.
171. I like to do things just to see if I can get away with it.
172. I've only had the health problems that most people have.
173. It takes me a while to approach people.
174. I've always been a pretty happy person.
175. Drinking helps me to share social situations.
176. I feel better in situations where I am a leader.
177. I cannot bear separation from those who are close to me.
178. I never lose control by being too angry.
179. I have made real mistakes with the people I choose as
friends.
180. I have thought about suicide for a long time.
181. I have threatened to hurt people.
182. I have used prescriptions to buy medicines to put me in a
good mood.
183. I tend to have few mood swings.
184. I avoid people I dislike.
185. I don't care about things any more than most other people.
186. I don't mind driving on busy motorways.
187. I find it hard to concentrate.
188. I have had some outstanding successes.
189. Some people change their plans to annoy me.
190. I enjoy the company of other people.
191. I don't like to be tied to another person.
192. I have back problems.
193. It is easy for me to relax.
194. I have had some terrible experiences that make me feel
guilty.
195. I often wake up early in the morning and can't fall asleep
again.
196. It bothers me when people are too slow to understand my
ideas.
197. Normally I have been recognised for everything I have done.
198. My thoughts tend to shift quickly from one thing to the other.
199. The idea of "putting down roots" has never appealed to me.
200. My favourite hobbies would be archery and stamp collecting.
201. I like to be with my family.
202. I feel comfortable with myself as I am.
203. I have had episodes where I have lost feeling in my hands.
204. I rarely feel tension or anxiety.
205. I am usually aware of objects that have a lot of germs on
them.
206. I have no interest in life.
207. I feel I have to stay active and not rest.
208. People think I am very suspicious.
209. Sometimes I can't remember who I am.
210. There are people who can read my thoughts.
211. I was never expelled from school.
212. I have had some unusual illnesses.
213. It takes time for people to get to know me.
214. There have been times when I have been so angry that I
could not express all my anger.
215. Some people around me think I drink too much alcohol.
216. I prefer to let others make the decisions.
217. I don't get bored easily.
218. I don't like to raise my voice.
219. When someone tries to befriend me, he/she gets it easily.
220. Death would be a relief.
221. People think I am an aggressive person.
222. I don't use drugs to help me cope with the world.
223. I rarely feel like a lonely person.
224. Sometimes I leave things to the last minute.
225. I worry about things I can't control.
226. I am not afraid of heights.
227. I believe that good things will happen to me in the future.
228. I think he/she would make a good comedian.
229. People almost never treat me badly on purpose.
230. If I can, I like to be together with other people.
231. I don't like being in a love relationship for too long
232. I have a weak stomach.
233. When I am under a lot of pressure, I sometimes have
problems with my breathing.
234. I keep having nightmares about my past.
235. I have a good appetite.
236. I have no patience with people who try to stop me in my
progress.
237. Successful people have generally earned success.
238. Sometimes I wonder if my thoughts are being stolen.
239. When I get tired of one place I usually go somewhere else.
240. I don't like to buy things that are expensive.
241. In my family we argue more than we talk.
242. Many of my problems are my fault.
243. I have experienced double vision or blurred vision.
244. I am easily startled.
245. People see me as someone who pays a lot of attention to the
small details
246. Lately I have been happy most of the time.
247. Recently I have needed less sleep than usual.
248. Things are almost never as they appear on the outside.
249. Sometimes I see everything in black and white.
250. I have a sixth sense that tells me what is going to happen.
251. I was generally well-behaved when I went to school.
252. I have been to the doctor many times in my life.
253. I try to include people who seem to be isolated.
254. Sometimes the first thing I do in the morning is have an
alcoholic drink.
255. Drinking has caused me problems at home.
256. I say what is on my mind.
257. I usually do what other people tell me to do.
258. I have a bad temper and I am violent.
259. I put up with a lot before I get angry.
260. I thought about what I would say in a suicide note.
261. I can't think of anything to go on living.
262. I have not had any health problems from using drugs.
263. I spend money too easily.
264. Sometimes I make promises I can't keep.
265. Sometimes I get so nervous that I feel like I'm going to die.
266. I don't board aeroplanes
267. I can contribute something of value.
268. Recently I feel so confident in myself that I think I can do
anything.
269. People give me dirty looks.
270. I make friends easily.
271. I always have something to say or an opinion on anything.
272. My head hurts more than most people.
273. My hands often get sweaty.
274. Since I had a bad experience, I am no longer interested in
the things I used to enjoy.
275. I often wake up in the middle of the night.
276. Sometimes I am very resentful and easy to upset
277. I'm not the kind of person who holds grudges.
278. I don't usually hold grudges.
279. I am not a risk taker.
280. Most people would rather win than lose.
281. I spend little time with my family.
282. I can solve my problems on my own.
283. Sometimes parts of my body have been paralysed.
284. I don't scare easily.
285. I keep myself under absolute control.
286. I am almost always a happy and positive person.
287. I hardly ever buy things on impulse.
288. People have to earn my trust.
289. I have visions in which I am compelled to commit certain
crimes.
290. I don't think some people can read minds.
291. I have never stolen things that were not mine.
292. I like to talk to people about their medical problems.
293. I am a caring person.
294. I never drive drunk.
295. I hardly ever drink alcohol.
296. People often ask me for my opinion.
297. If I receive bad service in a shop, I tell the manager or boss.
298. I reward people who deserve it.
299. I try to avoid raising my voice.
300. I thought about how others would react if I killed myself.
301. I have had many incentives to live.
302. My best friends are those with whom I use drugs.
303. I am an unrestrained person.
304. There have been times when I could have been more
reflective than I was.
305. I don't worry about things beyond my control.
306. I don't mind travelling by bus or train.
307. I am very successful in what I do.
308. I could never imagine being famous.
309. I am the victim of a conspiracy.
310. I keep in touch with my friends.
311. When I make a promise, I don't really need to keep it.
312. I often have diarrhoea.
313. My pulse is steady.
314. I avoid certain things that bring back bad memories.
315. I have little interest in sex.
316. I have little patience with those who disagree with my plans.
317. Being helpful to others pays off in the end.
318. Now I can concentrate as well as before.
319. I am not afraid of challenges.
320. In my free time I could read, watch TV or just relax.
321. I would like to understand why I act the way I do.
322. My life cannot be anticipated.
323. On occasion my eyesight has improved and then worsened
again.
324. I am a calm and relaxed person.
325. People say I'm a perfectionist.
326. I am happy with my work situation.
327. I worry about not having enough money to live on.
328. My relationship with my spouse or partner or closest friend is
not going well.
329. I think there are three or four different personalities inside
me.
330. I am sympathetic to others.
331. Love relationships are important to me.
332. I am very impatient with people.
333. I have more friends than most people I know.
334. Drinking has never got me into trouble.
335. Drinking has caused me problems at work
336. I don't like to tell people if I disagree with them.
337. I am a very independent person.
338. People would be surprised if they saw me shouting at
someone.
339. I am not aggressive, I have never started a fight that came to
blows.
340. I am thinking of committing suicide.
341. Things have never been bad enough for me to think about
suicide.
342. Drug use has never caused me problems with my family or
friends.
343. I am careful about spending money.
344. It's rare when I get in a bad mood.